Centurion

Pronunciation: /sɛnˈtʊriːən/

Centurion (noun)

  1. A senior officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded about one hundred soldiers.
  2. A commander of a small military group, often described as about one hundred people.

Examples

  • The centurion ordered the soldiers to stand in lines.
  • A centurion inspected the armor before the march.