elderly people — old people, especially those who are retired or past middle age
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: old people, especially those who are retired or past middle age
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeldərli ˈpiːpəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother joined a dancing club for elderly people and now she's more energetic than me!
- The government provides free healthcare for elderly people over 65.
- The technology class for elderly people was hilarious - they kept trying to swipe the computer monitor!
elderly people
NOUN[/ˈeldərli ˈpiːpəl/]
old people, especially those who are retired or past middle age
Elderly people gather in the park to share stories and laughter every morning.
Elderly people gather beneath the steeple
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Elder derives from Old English ealdra, meaning 'more aged' or 'greater in age,' itself from the proto-Germanic root *aldiz (old). People comes from Latin populus, meaning 'nation' or 'a body of persons,' which entered English through Old French.
Breakdown
elder (comparative form of 'old,' from Old English ealdra) + people (from Latin populus, meaning 'nation' or 'folk'). The compound elderly people literally denotes 'aged persons' or 'those of advanced age.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother joined a dancing club for elderly people and now she's more energetic than me!”
“The government provides free healthcare for elderly people over 65.”
“The technology class for elderly people was hilarious - they kept trying to swipe the computer monitor!”
“Many elderly people have valuable life experiences to share with younger generations.”
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