Centenary (noun)

  1. The hundredth anniversary of a significant event.
  2. A period of 100 years.

Origin:

From latin centum ("one hundred") + -ary.

Examples:

  1. The company celebrated its centenary.
  2. The centenary of the country's independence was celebrated with a parade.
  3. The school celebrated its centenary with a series of special events.
  4. The centenary of the birth of the famous author was marked by the release of a new edition of his works.
  5. The museum marked the centenary of the artist's death with a special exhibition.
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