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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And the Keystone State has an aging population, with senior citizens outnumbering people under 20.
Between the lines: International migration to Pennsylvania has been the primary driver of population growth in recent years, per a report this month from the agency.
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Connecticut already bans no-fault evictions for certain groups including senior citizens and people with disabilities.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
Shah is serving time in prison after pleading guilty to a telemarketing fraud scheme that conned people, many senior citizens, out of their money.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In an effort to address the shortage of affordable housing, Mary Rigg, which already has a 39-unit affordable housing complex for senior citizens, is partnering with the West Indianapolis Development Corporation to address the growing issue.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
Connecticut already bans no-fault evictions for certain groups including senior citizens and people with disabilities.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2025
Shah is serving time in prison after pleading guilty to a telemarketing fraud scheme that conned people, many senior citizens, out of their money.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025
In an effort to address the shortage of affordable housing, Mary Rigg, which already has a 39-unit affordable housing complex for senior citizens, is partnering with the West Indianapolis Development Corporation to address the growing issue.
—Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Senior citizen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/senior%20citizen. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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