Collocations for century - noun

19th, 20th, etc.
a 17th-century building

earlier, last, later, past, previous
Later centuries saw the development of a complex transport system.

new, next
a celebration to welcome the new century

present

during the ~
The town''s population doubled during the 19th century.

for ~s
There have been orchards in this region for centuries..

in the … ~
He lived in the 16th century.

over the ~s
a marble floor worn smooth over the centuries

through the ~s
a tradition passed down through the centuries

throughout the ~
America''s influence on culture grew throughout the 20th century.

centuries old
a centuries old custom

the turn of the century