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elderly
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/ˈɛldəli/
US
/ˈɛldərli/
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elderly
noun
elderly
pl
UK
/ˈɛl.də.li/
US
/ˈɛl.dɚ.li/
Used with plural agreement; refers collectively to older people.
Synonyms
seniors
senior citizens
older adults
older people
the aged
the elderly (noun form)
elders
older persons
elderly
adjective
more elderly
Comp.
most elderly
Super.
UK
/ˈɛldəli/
US
/ˈɛldərli/
пожилой
The elderly man walked slowly down the street.
Пожилой мужчина медленно шел по улице.
старший
She took care of her elderly parents.
Она заботилась о своих старших родителях.
Additional translations
взрослый
престарелый
Synonyms
aged
senior
old
mature
ancient
geriatric
Antonyms
young
youthful
Definitions
elderly
noun
Older people considered collectively.
The government announced new benefits for the elderly.
elderly
adjective
Being of advanced age, typically used to describe someone who is old or aging.
The elderly gentleman walked slowly with the help of a cane.
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