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century

[sen-chuh-ree] / ˈsɛn tʃə ri /
ADJECTIVE
of one hundred years
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"Montessori began in the low-income housing of early 20th century Rome," he said.

From Science Daily

"These findings affirm what Maria Montessori believed over a century ago -- that when we trust children to learn with purpose and curiosity, they thrive," said Angeline Lillard, Commonwealth Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia.

From Science Daily

A 19th century church in Amsterdam was engulfed by fire in the early hours of New Year's Day, although the cause of the blaze is not yet known.

From BBC

One other thing we know is the setting: 13th century England, which means that the film’s dialogue will be in Middle English.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’ve been remarkably stable for more than a quarter of a century.”

From Los Angeles Times