Supercentenarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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supercentenarian
[ ˌsuːpərˌsɛntəˈnɛəriən ]
age category
A supercentenarian is a person who has reached the age of 110 years or older. This term is often used in demographic studies and discussions about longevity. Supercentenarians are extremely rare, with only a few dozen verified in the entire world at any given time.
Examples of usage
- The world's oldest supercentenarian celebrated her 117th birthday.
- Researchers are studying the lifestyles of supercentenarians to understand their longevity.
- Many supercentenarians attribute their long lives to a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
Translations
Translations of the word "supercentenarian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 supercentenário
🇮🇳 सुपरसेन्टेनारियन
🇩🇪 Superzentenarian
🇮🇩 supercentenarian
🇺🇦 суперстолітній
🇵🇱 supercentenarian
🇯🇵 スーパーティンテナリアン
🇫🇷 supercentenaire
🇪🇸 supercentenario
🇹🇷 süper yüz yaşında
🇰🇷 슈퍼센테나리안
🇸🇦 سوبرسنتيناريان
🇨🇿 supercentenarian
🇸🇰 supercentenarian
🇨🇳 超级百岁老人
🇸🇮 supercentenarian
🇮🇸 supercentenarian
🇰🇿 суперстолетник
🇬🇪 სუპერ ცენტენარიანი
🇦🇿 supercentenarian
🇲🇽 supercentenario
Etymology
The term 'supercentenarian' is derived from the combination of 'super-' and 'centenarian.' The prefix 'super-' comes from Latin, meaning 'above' or 'beyond,' indicating a level that exceeds a standard threshold. 'Centenarian' originates from the Latin word 'centenarius', which refers to a hundred. Therefore, 'centenarian' denotes individuals aged 100 years or more, while 'supercentenarian' specifically refers to those who are 110 years or older. This classification of age emerged in demographic studies in the 20th century, as advancements in healthcare and living conditions led to increased life expectancy. The phenomenon of supercentenarians has gained attention not only for its rarity but also for the insights it offers into human longevity, health, and the factors that contribute to a long life. As the global population ages, the study of supercentenarians continues to be significant in understanding the aging process.