elderly

UK
/ˈɛldəli/
US
/ˈɛldərli/

Translations

elderlynoun
elderly
pl
UK
/ˈɛl.də.li/
US
/ˈɛl.dɚ.li/
Used with plural agreement; refers collectively to older people.
Synonyms
senior citizens
older adults
older people
the aged
the elderly (noun form)
older persons
elderlyadjective
more elderly
Comp.
most elderly
Super.
UK
/ˈɛldəli/
US
/ˈɛldərli/
The elderly man walked slowly down the street.
Пожилой мужчина медленно шел по улице.
She took care of her elderly parents.
Она заботилась о своих старших родителях.

Definitions

elderlynoun
Older people considered collectively.
The government announced new benefits for the elderly.
elderlyadjective
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.