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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

centinel

/sɛnˈtɪnəl/ noun · British & US
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What does centinel mean?

noun

A person who is stationed at a strategic point to watch or guard something, especially a military outpost. A person who is responsible for supervising or controlling something.

Example

"The centinel on the tower spotted the enemy approaching from a distance."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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