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Definition of centenarian

centenarian

/ˌsɛn.təˈnɛr.i.ən/
cen · te · nar · i · an
Plural:centenarians
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Adjective:centenarian
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centenarian Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is a hundred or more years old.

Example

"At the family reunion, the lively centenarian shared vivid memories of the early twentieth century."

• adjective

1

Relating to a hundred years, or being a hundred or more years old.

Example

"The mayor visited the nursing home to honor its three centenarian residents."

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• Rhymes for centenarian

• Nearby Words

centaur
centaurea
centavo
centenarian
centenary
centennial
center

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from Latin centenarius ('relating to a hundred'), from centeni ('a hundred each'), ultimately from centum ('hundred'), plus the suffix -an.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centenarian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centenarian
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