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oldster

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of oldster

a person of advanced years

  • a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike
Synonyms of oldster

ancient, elder, geriatric, golden-ager, old-timer, senior, senior citizen
Words Related to oldster

gaffer, graybeard, patriarch, whitebeard

beldam (or beldame), dowager, grandam (or grandame)

adult, grown-up

dotard
Near Antonyms of oldster

adolescent, minor

child, cub, juvenile, kid, kiddie (also kiddy)
Antonyms of oldster

youngster, youth

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