Century
A century is a period of 100 years.
Examples:
- The 21st Century: The years 2000 to 2099.
- The 19th Century: The years 1800 to 1899.
- The 8th Century BC: The years 800 BC to 701 BC.
Etymology:
The word "century" comes from the Latin word "centuria," which originally referred to a group of 100 Roman soldiers. Eventually, it came to mean any group of 100, and then a period of 100 years.