as in elders
a person of advanced years
a family film that will appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike
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Noun
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Her organization uses Healthy Tribes money to foster connections between younger people and elders in Native American and Alaska Native communities.—
Devna Bose,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2025 -
On a recent day, village elders, the province's Roman Catholic bishop and political figures filled the benches of a reception hall, waiting to meet with the man who will likely chart the future of Syrian Druze.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Egg hunts will be divided by age groups (adults included), and there will be games and other activities.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite nearly one in five adults facing mental health challenges annually, many communities, including the city of Lauderdale Lakes, have long wait times and too few professionals.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Oldsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oldsters. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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