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century

noun

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Meaning

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A period of 100 years.

Example Sentence

The Eiffel Tower was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, marking the end of the 19th century.

Usage Note

Used to measure long periods of time, often in historical contexts, to denote significant spans of 100 years.

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