Word
senior citizens
Plural noun
Definition
n. older people who have retired from work and have reached a certain age, often 60 or 65. You often see this term used on signs for travel or movie discounts.
n. an expression used to refer to elderly people, typically those who are retired or older than 60. Often used as a respectful alternative to 'old people' in administrative or polite social contexts.
Examples
“Many cinemas offer cheaper tickets for senior citizens during the week.”
“The city council recently voted to provide free public transportation for all local senior citizens.”
“Demographic shifts in developed nations are forcing policymakers to address the specific healthcare and housing needs of an increasing population of senior citizens.”
Examples
simple
“Many cinemas offer cheaper tickets for senior citizens during the week.”
contextual
“The city council recently voted to provide free public transportation for all local senior citizens.”
complex
“Demographic shifts in developed nations are forcing policymakers to address the specific healthcare and housing needs of an increasing population of senior citizens.”
Usage
Typically used as a plural noun; the singular form 'senior citizen' is also common for individual identification.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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