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century

/sɛnˈtʃʊəri/ noun · British & US
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What does century mean?

noun

A period of 100 years; a century is often used to describe a period of time in the past, especially one that is considered to be a significant or memorable era.

Example

"The 20th century saw significant advancements in technology and medicine."

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