elderly

Meanings

• Adjective

  A person who is old, especially an older person who is no longer in the active workforce.

  - "The elderly population in our community needs special care and attention."
  - "My grandmother is elderly and needs help with daily activities."

• Noun

  Belonging to the older generation.

  - "The elderly have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share."
  - "The elderly are often revered and respected in many cultures."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛldɚli/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elderly
moldly , boldly , crowdly , prowlingly

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Variants

List of all variants of elderly that leads to same result
elderliness , elderlinesses , elderly , elderlies , the elderly

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Etymology

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Old English eldre, from eld 'age'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known person in recorded history is Jeanne Calment of France, who lived to be 122 years and 164 days old.

2. In many cultures, the elderly are believed to have a special connection to the spirit world or the natural world.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aging: The biological and social process of growing older.

2. Senior Citizens: A term used to refer to older adults, often with a focus on their status and rights as older members of a society.

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Culture

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The elderly have held significant roles in various cultures throughout history. In many societies, they are revered for their wisdom and experience. In literature, the elderly have been portrayed as wise sages (e.g., Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings) or as frail and vulnerable (e.g., in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist).

How to Memorize "elderly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of older people gathered together, sharing stories and experiences.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'elderly' with the image of a wise and experienced person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Elder' to remember the definition: Elderly = Elderly = Experienced, Loved, Dedicated, Respected.

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