
Centenarian
Age Precision
Specify 'centenarian' for exact or assumed ages of 100 or more, rather than just old.
At the community event, two centenarians were honored for their lifetime achievements.
Respectful Term
'Centenarian' carries respect for the person's longevity; use it positively.
He's a centenarian with incredible stories from the past century.
Not Derogatory
Unlike some other words for elderly people, 'centenarian' is never used insultingly.
Her great-uncle, a sharp-witted centenarian, was the life of the party.
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AgeElderGeriatricNonagenarianOctogenarianSenior
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