elderly

• Описывает человека, который является старым или достиг преклонного возраста.

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.

   Пожилой

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

   Synonymsagedancientoldsenior

   Antonymsyoungyouthful

2. Relating to older peopleB1formal

   Associated with or characteristic of older people.

   Пожилой

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

   Synonymsagedeldergeriatricoldsenior

• Существительное, обозначающее пожилых людей как группу, обычно тех, кто старше среднего возраста.

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

uncountable

1. Older people collectivelyB1formal

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

   Пожилые люди

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

   Synonymsagedold