semicentenarian en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsɛmɪsɛntəˈnɛːrɪən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌsɛˌmaɪˌsɛnəˈnɛriən/ (General-American)
- /ˌsɛˌmaɪˌsɛntəˈnɛriən/ (General-American)
Etymology
From semicentenary (“50 year, 50th anniversary”) + -ian (“person”), equivalent to semi- (“half”) + centenarian (“100-year-old”), q.v.
Meanings
- Synonym of fiftysomething: A person celebrating a semicentenary; a person between 50 and 59 years old.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semicentenarians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |