100th anniversary
[/wʌn ˈhʌndrədθ ænɪˈvɜːrsəri/]
nounpl: 100th anniversaries
centésimo aniversário
1. The celebration of a date that is exactly one hundred years after an important event or the founding of something
The company is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with special events and promotions.
A empresa está celebrando seu centésimo aniversário este ano com eventos especiais e promoções.
2. A milestone marking one century of existence or operation
The university's 100th anniversary was marked by a gala dinner and academic symposium.
O centésimo aniversário da universidade foi marcado por um jantar de gala e simpósio acadêmico.
In both Brazil and the United States, 100th anniversaries are significant corporate and institutional milestones, often celebrated with formal events, special publications, and commemorative merchandise. In Brazil, such celebrations frequently involve family gatherings and community festivities, reflecting the cultural importance of milestone celebrations. Portuguese usage follows the same conventions as Brazilian Portuguese for this term.
Related Idioms & Phrases
reach a 100th anniversary
celebrate a 100th anniversary
mark a 100th anniversary
100th anniversary milestone
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