century
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centuries
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centuries
Britannica Dictionary definition of CENTURY
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a period of 100 years
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It took more than a century to complete the cathedral.
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This photograph was taken half a century [=50 years] ago.
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The herb has been used to treat headaches for centuries. [=hundreds of years]
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a centuries-old tradition
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a period of 100 years counted from the beginning of the Christian era
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Millions of people celebrated the beginning of the 21st century on January 1, 2000.
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the third century A.D.
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The pottery dates back to the sixth century B.C.E.
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When the prince got married, it was called the wedding of the century.
