English Explanatory Dictionary

genarian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An elderly person, especially one over the age of 60.
adj
  1. Concerning rules or principles as opposed to acts.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹi.ən/ /d͡ʒɪˈnɛɹi.ən/

Word forms

genarian genarians

Etymology

Back-formation from sexagenarian, septuagenarian, octogenarian, and so on.

Synonyms

geriatric oldster senior citizen
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