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Meaning of "centenarian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CENTENARIAN

centenarian  [ˌsɛntɪˈnɛərɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CENTENARIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Centenarian can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CENTENARIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

centenarian

Centenarian

A centenarian is a person who lives to or beyond the age of 100 years. Because current average global life expectancies are less than 100, the term is invariably associated with longevity. A supercentenarian is a person who has lived to the age of 110 or more, something only achieved by about one in 1,000 centenarians. Even rarer is a person who has lived to age 115 – as of March 2014, there are only 30 people in recorded history who have indisputably reached this age, of whom only Misao Okawa and Jeralean Talley are still currently living. In 2012, the United Nations estimated that there were 316,600 living centenarians worldwide.

Definition of centenarian in the English dictionary

The first definition of centenarian in the dictionary is a person who is at least 100 years old. Other definition of centenarian is being at least 100 years old. Centenarian is also of or relating to a centenarian.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CENTENARIAN


alcyonarian
ˌælsɪəˈnɛərɪən
attitudinarian
ˌætɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛərɪən
Catilinarian
ˌkætɪlɪˈnɛərɪən
disciplinarian
ˌdɪsɪplɪˈnɛərɪən
latitudinarian
ˌlætɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛərɪən
lunarian
luːˈnɛərɪən
millenarian
ˌmɪlɪˈnɛərɪən
nonagenarian
ˌnəʊnədʒɪˈnɛərɪən
octogenarian
ˌɒktəʊdʒɪˈnɛərɪən
planarian
pləˈnɛərɪən
postmillenarian
ˌpəʊstˌmɪləˈnɛərɪən
predestinarian
ˌpriːdɛstɪˈnɛərɪən
premillenarian
ˌpriːmɪlɪˈnɛərɪən
quadragenarian
ˌkwɒdrədʒɪˈnɛərɪən
quinquagenarian
ˌkwɪŋkwədʒɪˈnɛərɪən
seminarian
ˌsɛmɪˈnɛərɪən
septuagenarian
ˌsɛptjʊədʒɪˈnɛərɪən
sexagenarian
ˌsɛksədʒɪˈnɛərɪən
valetudinarian
ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛərɪən
veterinarian
ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛərɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CENTENARIAN

centavo
centenarianism
centenaries
centenary
centenier
centennial
Centennial State
centennially
center
centerboard
centered
centeredness
centering
centerline
centerpiece
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
centesimal
centesimally
centesimi
centesimo

WORDS THAT END LIKE CENTENARIAN

agrarian
antiquarian
assistant librarian
authoritarian
barbarian
Bavarian
Brian
Bulgarian
contrarian
humanitarian
Hungarian
libertarian
librarian
Marian
ovarian
riparian
sectarian
totalitarian
unitarian
utilitarian
vegetarian

Synonyms and antonyms of centenarian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «centenarian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CENTENARIAN

Find out the translation of centenarian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of centenarian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «centenarian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

百岁老人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

centenaria
570 millions of speakers

English

centenarian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सौ वर्ष का
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المئوي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

столетний
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

centenária
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শতবর্ষবয়স্ক মানব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

centenaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Centenarian
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hundertjährig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

100歳
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

백의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Centenarian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sống trăm năm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நூறு வயதிற்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शताब्दी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

asırlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

centenario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

stuletni
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

столітній
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

centenar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπεραιωνόβιες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

honderdjarige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hundra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hundreåring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of centenarian

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTENARIAN»

The term «centenarian» is quite widely used and occupies the 49.119 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTENARIAN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «centenarian» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «centenarian» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about centenarian

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTENARIAN»

Discover the use of centenarian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to centenarian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians
Their stories add up to a course in living, with lessons and inspiration for all of us. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Neenah Ellis, 2010
2
Joseph Gregory, "the Centenarian" (1742-1842): Mecklenburg ...
Joseph Gregory (ca.1742-ca.1842) settled in northwestern Mecklenburg County, Virginia and married three times, moving when in his 90s to Rutherford County, Tennessee.
Josephine Gregory Spears, 1990
3
Elsa's Own Blue Zone: America's Centenarian Sweetheart's ...
Elsa's Own Blue Zone is about a beautiful, strong and active centenarian who defies the stereotypes of age as an astounding example of positive aging and positive living.
Sharon Textor-Black, 2009
4
Ezekiel, Yuma's Native Son: A Journey Through the Eyes of a ...
"Ezekiel, Yuma's Native Son" will allow you to open the window of life through the eyes of a centenarian, retracing the steps of a barefoot island boy, Herman Ezekiel Dean.
Kevan N. Dean, Terry L. Brown, 2011
5
The Centenarian: Or, The Two Beringhelds
Such science— a mix of vitalist magnetism, alchemy, and magic— is suggested by the title Balzac first designated for The Centenarian: Le Savant. The word " savant" indicates the sort of broad knowledge acquired by the long-lived Melmoth , ...
‎2005
6
Revering, Reminiscing, Recordando: Bilingual Muses of a ...
Revering, Reminiscing, Recordando: Bilingual Muses of a Centenarian emotionally reflects through verse one woman's journey from a Puerto Rican small town to one of the largest cities in America, New York City.
Santa Pi, 2009
7
A Stranger's Supper: An Oral History of Centenarian Women in ...
Interviewed by Zorka Milich, herself a descendant of Montenegrins and a fluent speaker of their Serbian language, these articulate centenarians explain what life was like for the women behind Montenegro's warriors.
Zorka Milich, 1995
8
Life of Thomas Geeran, a Centenarian, with photograph&autograph; being ...
Preface. HE idea of presenting to the public the Life of Thomas Geeran originated with Dr. Massy some years ago and he suggested it to Mr. Henry Horace Copleston, as being a fit and proper one to collect together the many interesting facts in ...
Henry Horace COPLESTON, Sir George Cornewall Lewis, Richard Tuthill MASSY, 1870
9
Nimrod: The Centenarian Aircraft
For the first time and with previously unpublished data, this book traces the complete history of the world’s first jet airliner, and how this aircraft was developed into a succession of military aircraft named Nimrod.
Bill Gunston, 2009
10
The Centenarian: A Short Story Anthology
There is nothing special about Edward Grainger. His life is much like any other. Except from the day he was born, until the day he will die, he keeps meeting the Doctor. Sometimes a different Doctor, sometimes the same Doctor.
Ian Farrington, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTENARIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term centenarian is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Gang-gang. Ellen Heath, 105, a semi-super centenarian
And with yesterday's birthday she graduated from being a mere centenarian to becoming by one authority's definition a semi-super centenarian ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
2
Century Club: Centenarian left her mark as teacher, neighbor
Madeline Eyster and Judy Henry aren't related. But they lived next door to each other in Blackridge for 23 years and, despite a 40-year gap in ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
3
Centenarian former Hotel Fredonia resident returns home to …
This story from the witty centenarian may be the best one yet. J.D. Harkrider loved his longtime home and VIP service at the Hotel Fredonia. «KTRE, Jul 15»
4
Centenarian Marie Milatta, matriarch of her family, dies at 103
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Marie Milatta, 103, a longtime Westerleigh resident, retired seamstress and steadfast matriarch whose life was ... «SILive.com, Jul 15»
5
Wirral centenarian faces up to challenge of long-distance driving in …
A WIRRAL centenarian faces up to the challenges of driving long-distance in a new series that will be broadcast on ITV next week. In the last ... «Wirral Globe, Jul 15»
6
South Dakota centenarian competes in National Senior Games
HIGHMORE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota centenarian taking part in this year's National Senior Games is playing to win. KSFY-TV reports John ... «Sioux City Journal, Jul 15»
7
Levittown Centenarian Passes Away
Dorothea Alice Smith, formerly of Quakertown and Levittown, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late ... «Patch.com, Jul 15»
8
Jean Smith is latest Guyanese centenarian
Mrs Jean Smith of Station Street, Kitty, recently celebrated her 100th birthday anniversary in Toronto Canada. She was joined by family and ... «Stabroek News, Jul 15»
9
A centenarian's secret to longevity: humor, dance and champagne …
World War I was raging. The British oceanliner, Lusitania, was sunk by a German submarine. Woodrow Wilson was president of the United ... «Long Beach Press Telegram, Jul 15»
10
Chesapeake centenarian guesses water from wishing well may be …
This story is a sample from the Chesapeake Clipper, which is included in The Virginian-Pilot every Sunday and Friday in Chesapeake. «The Virginian-Pilot, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Centenarian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/centenarian>. Apr 2024 ».
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