centurion
What is another word for centurion? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a unit of about 100 soldiers.
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Etymology
From Latin centurio, from centum ("a hundred") — a commander of a "century" of roughly a hundred soldiers.
Full origin of centurion →Frequently asked questions
What does “centurion” mean?
The word “centurion” means an officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a unit of about 100 soldiers. In plain terms, a Roman army officer in charge of about a hundred men; more loosely, someone who has reached "a hundred" of something.
How do you pronounce “centurion”?
“Centurion” is pronounced sehn-TYOORR-ee-uhn (/sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “centurion” in a sentence?
Here is “centurion” used in a sentence: “The centurion led his men through the mountain pass.”
What part of speech is “centurion”?
“Centurion” is a noun.
Where does the word “centurion” come from?
The word “centurion” comes from Latin. From Latin centurio, from centum ("a hundred") — a commander of a "century" of roughly a hundred soldiers.
How many meanings does “centurion” have?
“Centurion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a unit of about 100 soldiers.
