elderly

• صفة تصف الشخص الذي تجاوز سن الشباب وبلغ سنًا متقدمة، أو الذي أدركته الشيخوخة. تستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى كبار السن عمومًا.

Describes a person who is old or advanced in age.

1. Old ageA2formal

   Describing a person who is past middle age and is considered old.

   مُسِنّ

   • The elderly woman walked slowly with a cane.
   • They volunteer at a home for elderly people.
   • The elderly couple celebrated their 50th anniversary.

   المرادفاتagedancientoldsenior

   الأضدادyoungyouthful

2. Relating to older peopleB1formal

   Associated with or characteristic of older people.

   المسنّ

   • The hospital has a special ward for elderly patients.
   • Elderly care is an important social issue.
   • The bus offers discounts for elderly passengers.

   المرادفاتagedeldergeriatricoldsenior

• اسم يُطلق على كبار السنّ كفئة أو جماعة، وهم من تقدّموا في العمر وتجاوزوا مرحلة الشباب ومتوسط العمر. ويُستعمل غالبًا للإشارة إليهم بصورة جماعية أو مهذّبة.

A noun referring to older people considered as a group, typically those past middle age.

غير معدود

1. Older people collectivelyB1formal

   People who are old or advanced in age, considered as a group.

   كبار السن

   • The elderly often require special medical care.
   • We should respect and support the elderly in our community.
   • The government provides benefits for the elderly.

   المرادفاتagedold