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century Synonyms

Another word for century

Choosing another word for century depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A period of one hundred years, especially one reckoned from the traditional date of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Usage Example

"Rapid technological advancements transformed daily life throughout the twentieth centenary."

Strong
centenary
Weak
era
age

• noun (Context 2)

A score of one hundred runs made by a single batter in one innings in cricket, or a long-distance cycling ride of one hundred miles.

Usage Example

"The opening batter received a standing ovation from the crowd after scoring her maiden test hundred."

Strongest
hundred
ton

• noun (Context 3)

A military company in the ancient Roman army, originally consisting of one hundred infantrymen commanded by a centurion.

Usage Example

"Each Roman cohort was divided into six centuries, which maneuvered closely together on the battlefield."

Strongest
centuria
Strong
company

Opposites of century

The opposite of century shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

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• Nearby Words

centrifuge
centrism
centrist
century
ceo
cephalothorax
ceramic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Century. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/century
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