octogenarian

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is 80 years old.

  - "My grandparents are octogenarians."
  - "Many octogenarians live active and independent lives."
  - "The oldest octogenarian in the village is still gardening."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with octogenarian
senior , quartenian , nonagenarian

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Variants

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octogenarian , octogenarians

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'octo' meaning eight and 'genarius' meaning born. Octogenarian is a person born in the eighth decade of life.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known octogenarian lived to be 115 years old.

2. Octogenarians make up a significant portion of the world's population.

3. In some cultures, reaching the age of 80 is considered a major milestone and is celebrated with special ceremonies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gerontology: The scientific study of aging and the problems of aged people.

2. Senior Citizens: A person who is retired and old enough to receive a pension or other retirement benefits.

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Culture

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In literature, octogenarians have been portrayed as wise, experienced, and often reflective individuals. In art, they have been depicted as vibrant and active, challenging stereotypes of aging. In music, there have been songs dedicated to the strength and resilience of octogenarians.

How to Memorize "octogenarian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with gray hair, wrinkled skin, and glasses. Imagine them sitting in a rocking chair, knitting or reading a book.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the number 80. Remember, an octogenarian is a person who is 80 years old.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Old and Wise' to remember that an octogenarian is an old and wise person.

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