elderly
UK/'eldәli/US
NGSL 3kIELTSA2
Definitions
adj.
Old; having lived for relatively many years; past middle age
年长的；上了年纪的
n.
Old people as a group
老年人（总称）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedelderstem
+
lyin the manner of
=elderly
Common Collocations
- 1.elderly people老年人
- 2.elderly citizens老年公民
Example Sentences
- 1.
The program provides free healthcare for elderly citizens.