the elderly, old people
nounmasculine/feminine/iˈdoʃ/medium
i·dos
Definition
People of advanced age; old people.
The new policy aims to improve healthcare for the elderly.
Many elderly people enjoy social activities at the community center.
Common collocations
care for the elderlyelderly homeelderly populationelderly care
Etymology
Do latim 'aetus' (idade), através do particípio passado 'aetatus'.