Older

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Older

Older (pronunciation: /ˈəʊldər/) is an adjective derived from the Old English word 'ealdra', which means 'of a greater age'. It is commonly used in the English language to describe someone or something that has lived or existed for a significant amount of time.

Etymology

The term 'older' is derived from the Old English word 'ealdra', which is the comparative form of 'eald' meaning 'old'. It is related to the Old High German 'altiro', which also means 'older'.

Related Terms

  • Age: The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.
  • Elder: A person who is older than you are.
  • Senior: Used to describe someone who is older, especially someone who has a high rank or position because of their age.
  • Ancient: Very old; having existed for a very long time.
  • Antique: A collectible object such as a piece of furniture or work of art that has a high value because of its considerable age.

See Also

  • Aging: The process of becoming older.
  • Gerontology: The scientific study of old age, the process of aging, and the particular problems of old people.
  • Geriatrics: The branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people.

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