noun, adjectivepl: centennials
centenário
1. The hundredth anniversary of a significant event
The company celebrated its centennial with a grand gala.
A empresa celebrou seu centenário com uma grande gala.
2. Relating to or occurring once every hundred years
We are witnessing a centennial celebration of the founding of our nation.
Estamos presenciando uma celebração centenária da fundação de nossa nação.
3. A period of one hundred years
During the centennial from 1900 to 2000, the world changed dramatically.
Durante o centenário de 1900 a 2000, o mundo mudou dramaticamente.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, centennials are significant cultural events that warrant major celebrations and commemorations. In the USA, the centennial of independence (1876) and the centennial of various institutions are historically important markers. In Brazil, centennial celebrations often reflect pride in national heritage and institutional longevity.
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