Jahrhundertelang
Example: Die Burg wurde jahrhundertelang von Soldaten bewacht.
Definition
"Jahrhundertelang" is an adverb meaning lasting for centuries or extending through a very long period of time, typically used to describe events or conditions that have persisted for hundreds of years, as in the phrase 'The castle was guarded for centuries.'
Etymology
The word "jahrhundertelang" comes from the German components 'Jahrhundert' meaning 'century' and the suffix '-elang' meaning 'long'. It literally translates to 'century-long', indicating duration over many centuries.
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