centenary

/sɛnˈtɛnəri/
noun
  1. The 100th anniversary of an important event; a celebration of that anniversary.
    • The city held a huge parade for the centenary of its founding.
    • They published a book to mark the centenary of the school.
    • The museum is planning a special exhibit for the centenary of the artist's birth.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Relating to a 100th anniversary.
    • The centenary celebrations lasted an entire weekend.
    • The centenary edition of the newspaper included historical photos.
    • She wore a vintage dress to the centenary ball.
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