Meaning of the word centenarian in English
What does centenarian mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
centenarian
US /ˌsen.t̬əˈner.i.ən/
UK /ˌsen.t̬əˈner.i.ən/
Noun
1.
a person who is 100 or more years old
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The village celebrated its oldest centenarian's birthday.
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She hopes to become a centenarian and live to see her great-grandchildren grow up.
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Adjective
1.
relating to or characteristic of a person who is 100 or more years old
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The study focused on the health of centenarian populations.
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She has a remarkably active centenarian lifestyle.
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