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   elderly

   /ˈɛldəli/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) old or ageing: "an elderly relative"
   • ▪ (of a machine or similar object) showing signs of age: "a couple of elderly cars"

   Derivatives

   • 1. elderliness noun

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   What does old age mean?

   • Somewhat old; past middle age; approaching old age. Of, relating to, or characteristic of older persons or life in later years. Quite old; already in old age; aged. Not current; outmoded. An elderly person. Older people considered as a group. Often used with the: Special recreational programs for the elderly.

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   What does elderliness mean?

   • el′der·li·ness n. Usage Note: Elderly applies to the stage of life well past middle age. When used as a noun in referring to older persons in general, it is relatively neutral, denoting a group of people whose common characteristic is advanced age: policy issues of special interest to the elderly.

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   What does the word elderly mean?

   • 1. Being past middle age and approaching old age; rather old. 2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of older persons or life in later years. n. 1. pl. eld·er·lies An elderly person. 2. pl. elderly (used with a pl. verb) Older people considered as a group. Often used with the: special recreational programs for the elderly.

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   What does elderly mean in a sentence?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Commonly Confused Words Quiz Vol. 2 A quiz to (peak/peek/pique) your interest. The meaning of ELDERLY is rather old; especially : being past middle age. How to use elderly in a sentence.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishELDERLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Elderly is a polite word for old, or a noun for old people considered as a group. Learn how to use it in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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     B1. polite word for old: elderly relatives / parents....

   • Znaczenie Elderly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ELDERLY definicja: 1. polite word for old: 2. old people...

   • Elderly: Polish Translation

     ELDERLY translate: starszy, starsz(aw)y. Learn more in the...

   • Elderly: Korean Translation

     elderly translate: 노인. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Elderly: German Translation

     ELDERLY translate: älter. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Elderly: Thai Translation

     elderly translate: แก่กว่า. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Elderly: Catalan Translation

     elderly translate: gran (d’edat). Learn more in the...

   • Elderly: Arabic Translation

     ELDERLY translate: كَهْل / طاعِن في السِّن. Learn more in...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word elderly, which can be an adjective or a noun. Elderly means rather old, especially past middle age, or of or relating to later life or elderly persons.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › elderlyELDERLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Elderly is a polite word for old, or a noun for old people considered as a group. Learn how to use it in different contexts, and see synonyms and antonyms for elderly.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionelderly adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Elderly is an adjective that means old or no longer young, used politely or humorously. It can also be a noun for people who are old. See examples, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar notes.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › elderlyElderly - definition of elderly by The Free Dictionary

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   Elderly is an adjective that means being past middle age and approaching old age, or a noun that means older people collectively. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, translations and examples of elderly from various sources.

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   Elderly definition: of advanced age; old. See examples of ELDERLY used in a sentence.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishELDERLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Elderly is an adjective that means old or past middle age. It can also refer to the group of old people collectively. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms and examples.