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masculine

ˈsẽtɾu

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Translation

centre, downtown

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Word origin

From Latin centrum, from Greek kentron ('sharp point, centre').

Origin
Greek (via Latin)
Root
kentron
English cognates
centre, central

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcentros

Examples

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Let's meet in the city centre.

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The shop is right in the centre.

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The shopping centres were packed on Saturday.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 11: Words 581-590.