🇬🇧 Centurion meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

A centurion was a leader in the army of ancient Rome. His job was to be in charge of about one hundred soldiers, called a “century.” He had to keep his soldiers organized, train them, lead them into battle, and make sure they followed orders. Centurions were usually very brave, experienced fighters, and they were important for keeping the Roman army strong and disciplined.

If a centurion had to command 100 toddlers instead of 100 soldiers, he would probably surrender in five minutes.

A centurion needed to be brave, but even he would scream if he stepped on a pointy toy brick—barefoot.

The centurion asked, “Any questions?” and one soldier raised his hand and said, “Yes, what’s for lunch?”

The centurion lined up his 100 soldiers, but by the time he finished counting, three had wandered off for snacks.

A real Roman centurion didn’t always command exactly 100 soldiers, even though “centurion” sounds like “century,” which means one hundred.

The centurion walked along the dusty line of soldiers, counting heads. The centurion's shout cut the morning; the men fell into a tight square. The centurion touched a young recruit's shoulder and steadied him. The centurion led the hundred forward, shield raised. At the hilltop the centurion breathed, then the soldiers cheered and lifted him up.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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