senior citizen
noun
plural senior citizens
: an older adult and especially one who is age 65 or older
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Senior citizens qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
more and more senior citizens are living active, rewarding lives
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In Pennsylvania, when asked about accessible voting options for senior citizens, most AI models offered little to no helpful guidance.
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Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
His contribution helped local organizations provide meals to senior citizens affected by food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Giana Levy, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Medicare Advantage plans reaped $4.2 billion in extra payments last year by making home visits to senior citizens who may not have received treatment for serious health issues, a new government report has found.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
Tax relief is available, but per current state law, it's limited to senior citizens who make $70,000 a year or less and people with disabilities.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Diana Spehar, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
His contribution helped local organizations provide meals to senior citizens affected by food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Giana Levy, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Medicare Advantage plans reaped $4.2 billion in extra payments last year by making home visits to senior citizens who may not have received treatment for serious health issues, a new government report has found.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
Tax relief is available, but per current state law, it's limited to senior citizens who make $70,000 a year or less and people with disabilities.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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