centurion

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

An officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a group of about a hundred soldiers.

"The museum's exhibit included a bronze helmet believed to have belonged to a centurion."

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Which word fits the gap? "The museum's exhibit included a bronze helmet believed to have belonged to a _____."

Answer: centurion

In your own words, what does "centurion" mean?

An officer in the ancient Roman army who commanded a group of about a hundred soldiers.