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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Seven others were injured, including a 17-year-old and an elderly woman.
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The issue with a lower number of births, taking place while the elderly live longer, means that is that the country is headed for a time when there are more elderly, dependent people than there are working-age people.
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Elevated nighttime temperatures with high humidity can be even more dangerous, particularly for elderly populations or people with inadequate cooling options.
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Adjective
Check in on people without air conditioning, as well as any elderly relatives and neighbors.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2025
Seven others were injured, including a 17-year-old and an elderly woman.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 June 2025
The issue with a lower number of births, taking place while the elderly live longer, means that is that the country is headed for a time when there are more elderly, dependent people than there are working-age people.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
Elevated nighttime temperatures with high humidity can be even more dangerous, particularly for elderly populations or people with inadequate cooling options.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elderly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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