Associations to the word «Octogenarian»

Wiktionary

OCTOGENARIAN, noun. One who is between the age of eighty and eighty-nine, inclusive.
OCTOGENARIAN, adjective. Being between the age of 80 and 89, inclusive.
OCTOGENARIAN, adjective. Of or relating to an octogenarian.

Dictionary definition

OCTOGENARIAN, noun. Someone whose age is in the eighties.
OCTOGENARIAN, adjective. Being from 80 to 89 years old.

Wise words

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