Associations to the word «Elderly»

Pictures for the word «Elderly»

Wiktionary

ELDERLY, adjective. Old; having lived for relatively many years
ELDERLY, noun. An elderly person
ELDERLY, noun. (the elderly) older people as a whole
ELDERLY CARE, noun. Eldercare

Dictionary definition

ELDERLY, noun. People who are old collectively; "special arrangements were available for the aged".
ELDERLY, adjective. Advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); "aged members of the society"; "elderly residents could remember the construction of the first skyscraper"; "senior citizen".

Wise words

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