1. people who are one hundred years old or older
Usage: plural form of centenarian

Examples

• The nursing home celebrated three centenarians on their birthdays this year.
• Japan has one of the highest populations of centenarians in the world.
• Medical researchers study centenarians to understand longevity.
• The town honored its centenarians at a special ceremony.
• Many centenarians attribute their long lives to healthy eating and exercise.
• The number of centenarians is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade.