an elderly person is old. Many people now think that this word is offensive but it is often used in talking about policies and conditions that affect old people
An elderly gentleman was standing at the receptiondesk.
Not all elderly people can live with their relatives.
This treatment is unsuitable for patients who are elderly and frail.
Synonyms and related words
Old (of people)
ancient
elderly
old
1a
the elderly
old people. Many people now think that this expression is offensive.
Synonyms and related words
Old people
the aged
centenarian
the elderly
1b
Britishused about a car or machine that looks old-fashioned or does not work as well as it used to
He was driving an elderly white Mercedes.
Synonyms and related words
Old (of things)
aged
ageing
age-old
Synonyms and related words
Old-fashioned
old-fashioned
primitive
obsolete
elderly
adjective
US /ˈeldərli/
DEFINITIONS1
1
an elderly person is old. Many people now think that this word is offensive but it is often used in talking about policies and conditions that affect old people
An elderly gentleman was standing at the hotelcounter.
Not all elderly people can live with their relatives.
This treatment is unsuitable for patients who are elderly and frail.
Synonyms and related words
Old (of people)
old
elderly
senior
1a
the elderly
old people. Many people now think that this expression is offensive.