age group — People of similar ages considered as a group, especially for demographic or marketing purposes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: People of similar ages considered as a group, especially for demographic or marketing purposes
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdʒ ɡruːp/
Example Sentences
- Our dating app is popular among the 25-35 age group, probably because they're tired of meeting people at grocery stores.
- The survey results varied significantly across different age groups.
- Marketers discovered that the 40-50 age group buys more coffee than energy drinks - shocking, we know.
age group
NOUN[/ˈeɪdʒ ɡruːp/]
People of similar ages considered as a group, especially for demographic or marketing purposes
a group of seniors in their 70s enthusiastically follow along with gentle stretching exercises. They all move in synchronized motions with similar energy levels and capabilities. The instructor demonstrates each movement while the participants mirror the actions perfectly. Their shared comfort and familiarity with the routine shows they belong to the same demographic. Other seniors wait nearby for their turn, chatting and encouraging the active group. Everyone displays similar physical characteristics and mobility levels typical of their shared age range. people of similar ages considered as a group for organized activities
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound noun formed from French 'age' (from 14th-century Old French 'aage', meaning 'length of life') and Germanic 'group' (from Italian 'gruppo', ultimately from Germanic roots). The term emerged as a unified concept in modern sociology and marketing during the 20th century to categorize populations by age ranges.
Breakdown
age (from Old French 'aage', denoting duration of life) + group (from Germanic origins via Italian 'gruppo', meaning 'assemblage or cluster'). Together, the compound denotes a demographic cohort defined by shared age ranges.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Our dating app is popular among the 25-35 age group, probably because they're tired of meeting people at grocery stores.”
“The survey results varied significantly across different age groups.”
“Marketers discovered that the 40-50 age group buys more coffee than energy drinks - shocking, we know.”
“Each age group has distinct preferences for social media platforms.”
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