Centenarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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centenarian
[ ˌsɛn.təˈnɛə.ri.ən ]
age group
A centenarian is a person who has lived to be at least 100 years old. This term is commonly used to refer to the elderly, especially those who have surpassed a century of life. Centenarians are often celebrated for their longevity and may possess unique insights into life, health, and history due to their extensive experiences. The increasing number of centenarians in various parts of the world has been attributed to improvements in healthcare and nutrition.
Synonyms
elderly person, hundred-year-old, supercentenarian.
Examples of usage
- The nursing home had several centenarians living there.
- She was honored as the oldest centenarian in her community.
- There are many centenarians who have remarkable stories to share.
- The study focused on the health habits of centenarians.
Translations
Translations of the word "centenarian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 centenário
🇮🇳 शताब्दी का व्यक्ति
🇩🇪 Hundertjähriger
🇮🇩 centenarian
🇺🇦 столітній
🇵🇱 stulatka
🇯🇵 センテナリアン
🇫🇷 centenaire
🇪🇸 centenario
🇹🇷 yüzyıllık
🇰🇷 백세인
🇸🇦 مئوي
🇨🇿 staletý
🇸🇰 storočný
🇨🇳 百岁老人
🇸🇮 stoletnik
🇮🇸 hundrað ára
🇰🇿 жүзжылдық
🇬🇪 ასწლოვანი
🇦🇿 səkkiz yaşlı
🇲🇽 centenario
Etymology
The term 'centenarian' originates from the Latin word 'centenarius', which means 'of a hundred'. This word itself derives from 'centum', meaning 'hundred'. The use of 'centenarian' in the English language dates back to the early 19th century. Historically, the concept of living to be 100 years old was rare, but advances in medical science, public health, and improved living conditions have made it more common in recent years. Today, centenarians are often the subject of study in gerontology, focusing on the factors that contribute to longevity and the quality of life in extreme old age.