centurion

[ sen-toor-ee-uhn, -tyoor- ]

noun

1. (in the ancient Roman army) the commander of a century.
2. Centurion, Military. any one of various British battle tanks in service from 1945 to 1967.

centurion

/ sɛnˈtjʊərɪən /

noun

1. the officer commanding a Roman century

Word History and Origins

Origin of centurion¹

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English, from Latin centuriōn- (stem of centuriō ), equivalent to centur(ia) century + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of centurion¹

C14: from Latin centuriō, from centuria century

Example Sentences

First-innings centurion Ravindra hit six fours in his unbeaten 39 and was named player of the match, while Young hit the winning runs with his seventh four as he finished on 48.

From BBC

Their task is made all the harder by the loss of Duckett, one of England’s best players of spin and centurion in the first innings.

From BBC

With England captain Harry Kane approaching his 100th England appearance, it's time to test your knowledge of the other male Three Lions centurions.

From BBC

Pope was one of three England centurions in the second Test alongside Joe Root and Harry Brook.

From BBC

The 34-year-old flanker has played with all six previous centurions and is struggling to comprehend entering such a historic club.

From BBC

Related Words

• captain
• deputy
• detective
• police
• police officer