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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'.

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