el·der·ly
ˈel-dər-lē 
1
a
: rather old
especially
: being past middle age
b
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of later life or elderly persons
elderliness
noun
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Adjective
The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.
elderly people who stay active are usually the healthiest and the happiest
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Bellamy Young, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
However, for those who are very young, elderly or have health problems, the temperature shouldn't dip below 68 degrees, WHO adds.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced, directly or indirectly, to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
—Brian Melley and Pan Pylas The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Miracle on 34th Street revolves around Kris Kringle, a kindly elderly man hired as a department store Santa.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
And This Guy was in jail, having pleaded guilty to assault with serious bodily injury as well as neglect of an elderly or disabled person.
—Bellamy Young, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
However, for those who are very young, elderly or have health problems, the temperature shouldn't dip below 68 degrees, WHO adds.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
Opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced, directly or indirectly, to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members.
—Brian Melley and Pan Pylas The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Miracle on 34th Street revolves around Kris Kringle, a kindly elderly man hired as a department store Santa.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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