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101

American

[wuhn-oh-wuhn] / ˈwʌn oʊˈwʌn /

adjective

comprising the introductory material in or as if in a course of study (used postpositively).

Economics 101; Life 101; It's Jungle 101 on a trip up the Amazon.

Etymology

Origin of 101

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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Mariya Ostapenko, Druzhkivka’s oldest resident at 101, recalled taking walks along the city’s rivers with her late husband in the 1940s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak in the DRC, which has seen 550 confirmed infections, including 101 deaths.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Kato was No. 1 on our last ranked list of the 101 best Los Angeles restaurants before COVID.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The LTA points to the 23 players ranked between 101 and 300 as a sign of depth.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Cats, however, have a minimum of 101 facial expressions.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

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