septuagenarians
People in seventies
Septuagenarians are people in their seventies—between seventy and seventy-nine years old.
The word appears in discussions of aging, demographics, and retirement: The study followed septuagenarians over a ten-year period.
Like its siblings (sexagenarian, octogenarian), the term sounds formal and is more common in writing than speech.
Advanced in age
- seniorsOldest in a group
- retireesPeople finished working permanently
- octogenariansPeople in their eighties
- sexagenariansPeople aged 60-69
nonagenarians · centenarians · golden years · twilight years · aging · longevity · geriatric · older adults
Capacity for spirited existence
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- cognitive healthBrain function condition
- wellnessOverall state of health
medications · chronic conditions · hearing aids · joint pain · blood pressure · heart health · osteoporosis · balance
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- Social SecurityFederal old-age insurance program
- fixed incomeStable recurring revenue
- leisureFree time for relaxation
- grandchildrenOffspring of offspring
travel · hobbies · volunteering · downsizing · estate planning · financial planning · retirement community · assisted living
- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- public figuresProminent societal personalities
Anthony Fauci · Jane Fonda · Mick Jagger · Joe Biden · Bernie Sanders · Harrison Ford · Cher · Paul McCartney
Period of development
- generationalRelating to age groups
- birthday partyAnnual celebration of birth
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
- diamond jubileeSixtieth anniversary milestone
commemorating · age bracket · demographic · cohort · passage of time · age group
elderly
Advanced in age
- seniorsOldest in a group
- retireesPeople finished working permanently
- octogenariansPeople in their eighties
sexagenarians · nonagenarians · centenarians · golden years · twilight years · aging · longevity · geriatric · older adults · elders
vitality
Capacity for spirited existence
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- arthritisInflamed joint disease
- cognitive healthBrain function condition
wellness · medications · chronic conditions · hearing aids · joint pain · blood pressure · heart health · osteoporosis · balance · stamina
pension
Retiree's ongoing benefit
- Social SecurityFederal old-age insurance program
- fixed incomeStable recurring revenue
- leisureFree time for relaxation
grandchildren · travel · hobbies · volunteering · downsizing · estate planning · financial planning · retirement community · assisted living · independent living
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- accomplishedHighly skilled, expert
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- influentialHaving considerable effect
Anthony Fauci · Jane Fonda · Mick Jagger · Joe Biden · Bernie Sanders · Harrison Ford · Cher · Paul McCartney · public figures · leaders
life stage
Period of development
- generationalRelating to age groups
- birthday partyAnnual celebration of birth
- anniversaryRecurring memorial date
diamond jubilee · commemorating · age bracket · demographic · cohort · passage of time · age group
- seniorssenior citizens, senior, elderly, old woman, old lady
- generationsbaby boomers, millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, baby boomer
septuagenariansyoungsters
People not yet adult
youth · kids · young people · juveniles · minors