centurion UK /sɛnˈtjʊəɹ.i.ən/US /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ noun3 •(historical) An officer of the ancient Roman army, in command of a century of soldiers.“Man,” said the largest, most protective of the Praetorian guard, her lover, no doubt, and her peroxide-blond centurion, “for an apostle of peace you sure are filled up with war.” — 2001 •A player who scores a century. •(US) A pilot in the United States Navy who has performed one hundred night landings on an aircraft carrier. formscenturions