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What is another word for septuagenarians?

Pronunciation: [sˌɛptjuːe͡ɪd͡ʒnˈe͡əɹi͡ənz] (IPA)

Septuagenarians are individuals who are in their seventies. However, there are several synonyms for this term that are used to describe people of this age group. These include elderlies, seniors, older adults, seasoned citizens, and mature individuals. These words are often used interchangeably to represent individuals who have reached a certain age but are still active and engaged in their personal and professional lives. Despite their age, septuagenarians are often considered to be wise, experienced, and knowledgeable, and their contribution to society is highly valued. As they enter the later years of their lives, it is important to acknowledge and respect the role they play in society.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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The surprise of the people in seeing these corpses was great, from the atrocity of the deed, which made one really shudder, seeing two septuagenarians and a girl of seventeen so miserably put to death."
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
Fortunately this sad business took place long before our present septuagenarians were born, or there would be much confusion and uncertainty with regard to old-age pensions.
"Vanishing England"
P. H. Ditchfield
They were neat and rather tart-tongued septuagenarians, guiltless of artifice.
"Half Portions"
Edna Ferber

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  • Ts'ao is noted for finally passing his examination when he was over seventy along with four other septuagenarians. In his poetry he took Chia Tao as his model.
    Ts'ao Sung

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