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101

American

[wuhn-oh-wuhn] / ˈwʌn oʊˈwʌn /

adjective

comprising the introductory material in or as if in a course of study (used postpositively).

Economics 101; Life 101; It's Jungle 101 on a trip up the Amazon.

Etymology

Origin of 101

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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After surveying more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and book club enthusiasts, we named the 101 best book club picks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Anyone with information has been asked to either make a report online or call 101 quoting Operation Birch.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

For decades, Econ 101 held that raising the minimum wages killed jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“The goal is to use as little as possible to get the point across,” Richards said in a recent interview with MarketWatch about his new book, “Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

He answered dryly: “You know what is in Room 101, Winston. Everyone knows what is in Room 101.”

From "1984" by George Orwell

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