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senior citizen

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of senior citizen

a person of advanced years
  • More and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives.
Synonyms of senior citizen

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

graybeard, patriarch

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

adult, grown-up
Near Antonyms of senior citizen

adolescent, minor

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

youngster, youth

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of senior citizen Spanish Central: Translation of senior citizen Nglish: Translation of senior citizen for Spanish speakers

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