Centurion
noun
In ancient Rome, a person who was a leader of 100 soldiers.
In the Roman army, the centurion held an important level of authority.
Often appears as...
- roman centurion
- centurion officer
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Historic
noun
A fast, medium tank used by British and other Commonwealth armies.
The Centurion was one of the most successful tanks of the post-World War II era.
Often appears as...
- centurion tank
- centurion mk3
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Technical, Military
noun
A first class cricketer who has scored a 100 runs in an innings.
With his last shot, he firmly secured his place as a centurion.
Often appears as...
- become a centurion
- centurion in cricket
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Informal, Sporting
noun
A credit card offered by American Express, available through invitation only.
His status was clear when he paid with a Centurion Card.
Often appears as...
- centurion card
- american express centurion
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Business
noun
In ancient Rome, a person who was a leader of 100 soldiers.
In the Roman army, the centurion held an important level of authority.
Often appears as...
- roman centurion
- centurion officer
Usage tips
Historic
noun
A fast, medium tank used by British and other Commonwealth armies.
The Centurion was one of the most successful tanks of the post-World War II era.
Often appears as...
- centurion tank
- centurion mk3
Usage tips
Technical, Military
noun
A first class cricketer who has scored a 100 runs in an innings.
With his last shot, he firmly secured his place as a centurion.
Often appears as...
- become a centurion
- centurion in cricket
Usage tips
Informal, Sporting
noun
A credit card offered by American Express, available through invitation only.
His status was clear when he paid with a Centurion Card.
Often appears as...
- centurion card
- american express centurion
Usage tips
Business
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Rank
The centurion was a respected rank similar to a modern military captain, showing leadership.
Julius was proud to become a centurion and lead his own cohort.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Soldiers
Centurions were not ordinary soldiers; they commanded groups of about 100 men.
The centurions met separately to discuss battle strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Centurions are often depicted in films and books as symbols of Roman military order.
In the movie, the stern centurion led his men with unquestioned authority.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Rank
The centurion was a respected rank similar to a modern military captain, showing leadership.
Julius was proud to become a centurion and lead his own cohort.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Soldiers
Centurions were not ordinary soldiers; they commanded groups of about 100 men.
The centurions met separately to discuss battle strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Centurions are often depicted in films and books as symbols of Roman military order.
In the movie, the stern centurion led his men with unquestioned authority.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Rank
The centurion was a respected rank similar to a modern military captain, showing leadership.
Julius was proud to become a centurion and lead his own cohort.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Soldiers
Centurions were not ordinary soldiers; they commanded groups of about 100 men.
The centurions met separately to discuss battle strategies.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Symbol
Centurions are often depicted in films and books as symbols of Roman military order.
In the movie, the stern centurion led his men with unquestioned authority.
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Each century is commanded by a centurion. An aquilifer, or eagle-bearer, marches at the head of each legion carrying its eagle standard. The centurions march beside the legionaries belting out orders, “Dex, sin, dex, sin,"
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A day in the life of a...
Each century is commanded by a centurion. An aquilifer, or eagle-bearer, marches at the head of each legion carrying its eagle standard. The centurions march beside the legionaries belting out orders, “Dex, sin, dex, sin,"
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Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
George Zimmerman is a foot soldier in a rapidly privatizing country. He is a new centurion of 21st-century America. Law enforcement is tied down by the strictures of, well, the law. There is only 'so much they can do' to take care of the 'problem.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
George Zimmerman is a foot soldier in a rapidly privatizing country. He is a new centurion of 21st-century America. Law enforcement is tied down by the strictures of, well, the law. There is only 'so much they can do' to take care of the 'problem.
Example 1 of 1
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