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centurieslong

centurieslong is the alternative form of centuries-long.

Meaning of centuries-long

Adjective

centuries-long (not comparable)

  1. Lasting for centuries.
    • No city in the world has a more varied history and interest, and in none can better be traced the centuries-long line of steady progress from barbarism to civilisation.1942, Harry Parker, Britain Afloat and Ashore: Pictures and Engravings of Our National Life and Achievements. […] (publication number twenty-one), London: The Print Collectors’ Club, […], pages 20–21
    Synonyms:
    multicentury

Questions about centurieslong

What is centurieslong the alternative form of?
Centurieslong is the alternative form of centuries-long.

Words near centurieslong in the dictionary

  1. centuriators
  2. centuried
  3. centuries
  4. centuries-long
  5. centuries-old
  6. centurieslong
  7. centurion
  8. centurion syndrome
  9. centurion's staff
  10. centurions
  11. centurist

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