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Centurion

British pronunciation/sɛnt‍ʃˈɔːɹi‍ən/
American pronunciation/sɛnˈtʊɹiən/
Centurion
[NOUN]
1

(ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers

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1In their armour, weaponry, and clothing, centurions were like the peacocks of Roman military power.
2Each century is commanded by a centurion.
3This gun was used in the Centurions.
4John Wayne played the Roman centurion in one of the films about the crucifixion?
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