1. a Roman army officer who commanded a century (a unit of about 100 soldiers)
Usage: historical

Examples

• The centurion led his troops into battle with courage and discipline.
• Marcus served as a centurion in the Roman legions for twenty years.
• The centurion’s armor gleamed in the Mediterranean sun.
• A centurion was responsible for training and commanding his century.
• The biblical story mentions a centurion who showed great faith.
• Archaeological evidence reveals how centurions lived in Roman forts.