centenarian

noun

Meaning

A person who has reached the age of 100 years or more.

Examples

The medical study focused on the genetic markers common among healthy centenarians.
Living as a centenarian requires both good fortune and a resilient constitution.

Synonyms: old person, elderly person, senior citizen, nonagenarian

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centenarian

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsɛntɪˈnɛəriən

Definition

A person who has reached the age of 100 years or more.

Examples

The medical study focused on the genetic markers common among healthy centenarians.
Living as a centenarian requires both good fortune and a resilient constitution.

Synonyms of centenarian

Words with a similar meaning to centenarian:

old person
elderly person
senior citizen
nonagenarian

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