elderly

//ˈɛldərli//
B1Frequency Level 8Formal
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Adjective

elderlyCanonical form
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Of or relating to people who are old, typically past middle age; showing characteristics of advanced age.

My elderly grandmother still enjoys gardening every morning.

Noun

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Old people considered as a group (used with 'the').

The elderly need special care during the winter months.

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