centenarian
noun
cen·te·nar·i·an
| \ ˌsen-tə-ˈner-ē-ən
, -ˈne-rē-\
, -ˈne-rē-\
Definition of centenarian
: one that is 100 years old or older
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While doctors and nutritionists can offer up suggestions on how to live a long, healthy life, the people who know the most about reaching a ripe age are those who have already done it — namely centenarians. — Maria Mercedes Lara, PEOPLE.com, "Wild Women, Lots of Booze & Healthy Eating: The Secrets to Living a Long Life, According to People Over 100," 21 Aug. 2019 The result is a wide, clearly marked trail system that’s more flat, wheelchair- and stroller-friendly and easily walkable for visitors from toddlers to centenarians. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Palomar College’s arboretum to reopen with access-for-all trails in September," 11 Aug. 2019 The species was more common in centenarians, and low in mice with progeria. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Poop transplants can help prematurely old mice live longer," 29 July 2019 People Without Children’ Spurs Online Debate Signore is not the only centenarian who’s offered advice for a long life relating to staying single. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE.com, "New York City Woman Turns 107: 'The Secret' Is 'I Never Got Married'," 1 Aug. 2019 The Japanese island of Okinawa boasts the highest life expectancy, and the greatest concentration of centenarians (people who live to 100), in the world. — Josh Linkner, Detroit Free Press, "What business leaders can learn from 100-year-olds in Okinawa," 29 June 2019 The near-centenarian reportedly requested to pull the handle that released the giant American flag himself. — Matt Mcnulty, PEOPLE.com, "'Woo-Hoo!' D-Day Vet, 97, Parachutes Over Normandy 75 years Later: I 'Represent' a 'Generation'," 5 June 2019 Recent studies have shown improvements in health as measured by Activities of Daily Living (ADL)—the basic tasks necessary for leading an independent life, such as bathing or getting dressed—in cohorts of female centenarians in Denmark. — James W Vaupel, Quartz, "How long can humans live?," 2 June 2019 Apparently, the centenarian found inspiration for the stunt via Matt Morse, a seasoned skydiver, who works in the wellness department of Williamson's retirement community. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Seattle man celebrates 100th birthday with skydive: 'It's a real piece of cake'," 27 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'centenarian.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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centenarian
noun
English Language Learners Definition of centenarian
: a person who is 100 years old or older
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