26984 words

elderly

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
polite word for old:

Examples:

elderly relatives/parents
2
old people considered as a group:

Examples:

The city is building new housing for the elderly.
3
old:

Examples:

William is nearly 50, and his parents are elderly.
4
old people considered as a group:

Examples:

The city is building new housing for the elderly.

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