Idiom
grey power
Meaning
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“Politicians now pay close attention to grey power during elections.”
“The new law passed because the local seniors organized and used their grey power to influence the vote.”
“As the demographic shift continues, the rising tide of grey power is forcing governments to reconsider their long-term funding for social services and healthcare.”
Examples
simple
“Politicians now pay close attention to grey power during elections.”
contextual
“The new law passed because the local seniors organized and used their grey power to influence the vote.”
complex
“As the demographic shift continues, the rising tide of grey power is forcing governments to reconsider their long-term funding for social services and healthcare.”
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