septuagenarian Definition
a person who is between 70 and 79 years old.
Using septuagenarian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "septuagenarian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
My neighbor is a septuagenarian who still runs marathons.
Example
The party was attended by many septuagenarians who enjoyed the music and dancing.
Example
The book club is open to all ages, from teenagers to septuagenarians.
septuagenarian Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for septuagenarian
- elderly person
- senior citizen
- golden ager
Phrases with septuagenarian
sexagenarian
a person who is between 60 and 69 years old
Example
My parents are sexagenarians who love to travel.
a person who is between 80 and 89 years old
Example
My great-grandmother is an octogenarian who still enjoys gardening.
a person who is between 90 and 99 years old
Example
The oldest resident in the nursing home is a nonagenarian who loves to tell stories about her life.
Origins of septuagenarian
from Latin 'septuagenarius', meaning 'containing seventy'
Summary: septuagenarian in Brief
'Septuagenarian' [sep-too-uh-juh-nair-ee-uhn] refers to a person who is between 70 and 79 years old. It is often used to describe someone's age, such as 'My neighbor is a septuagenarian who still runs marathons.' The term has no idiomatic or metaphorical meanings, and its synonyms include 'elderly person,' 'senior citizen,' and 'golden ager.'
