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elderly

[ el-der-lee ]

adjective

  1. of advanced age; old:

    discounts for elderly patrons.

  2. of or relating to persons in later life.


noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. Usually the elderly. elderly people collectively; senior citizens.

elderly

/ ˈɛəɪ /

adjective

    1. quite old; past middle age
    2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the ) geriatric

      the elderly

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Usage

Referring to any group using the formula the elderly , the disabled is nowadays felt to be inappropriate because it glosses over people's individuality and perpetuates stereotypes. It is preferable to use phrases such as disabled people and so forth. Many people also prefer to talk about older rather than elderly people for similar reasons
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of elderly1

First recorded in 1605–15; elder 1 + -ly
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Example Sentences

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Luckily for Sarah she had a solar charger that kept her phone charged through ten hours of blackout, and helped her elderly neighbour do the same.

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That would create a poverty premium for those who wanted to use cash to budget, as well as for vulnerable groups such as people with learning difficulties and the elderly.

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But Democrats, in Congress and out, have been given multiple, persuasive answers over the past year to the charge of “ageism” with respect to elderly lawmakers.

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He received more than $550,000 in bribes from money slated to buy meals for elderly Little Saigon residents — shocking the political establishment of the county.

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Hecklers have expressed fear that the cuts will adversely affect popular government programmes like Social Security retirement plans, veterans benefits, and health insurance coverage for the poor and elderly.

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