Choose the one word for the given expression.
A person who is a hundred years old or older
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Centenarian
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Octogenarian | a person between 80 and 89 years old | My octogenarian grandfather still reads the paper every morning. |
| (2) Nonagenarian | a person between 90 and 99 years old (close to a hundred but still below it) | The nonagenarian poet recited his poem at the function. |
| (3) Centenarian (answer) | a person who is a hundred years old or older | The whole village came to the birthday party of the centenarian. |
| (4) Septuagenarian | a person between 70 and 79 years old (far below a hundred) | The septuagenarian doctor still sees patients every day. |