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centurion

/senˈtjʊə.ri.ən/

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noun

/senˈtjʊə.ri.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее командира центурии — подразделения примерно из 100 солдат в древнеримской армии.

A noun referring to the commander of a century, a unit of approximately 100 soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

  1. Roman military officerC1formal

    An officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a century, a unit of approximately 80 to 100 soldiers.

    ruРимский военный офицер

    • The centurion led his men into battle with great courage.
    • Julius Caesar promoted him to centurion after his bravery.
    • The centurion was responsible for discipline and training in his unit.
Forms
  • centurions plural form
  • centurions' possessive plural form
  • centurion's possessive singular form