quinquagenarian

[ kwing-kwuh-juh-nair-ee-uhn, kwin- ]

adjective

1. 50 years of age.
2. between the ages of 50 and 60.

noun

1. a person who is 50 years old or whose age is between 50 and 60.

quinquagenarian

/ ˌkwɪŋkwədʒɪˈnɛərɪən /

noun

1. a person between 50 and 59 years old

adjective

1. being between 50 and 59 years old
2. of or relating to a quinquagenarian

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinquagenarian¹

1560–70; < Latin quīnquāgēnāri ( us ) ( quinquagenary ) + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of quinquagenarian¹

C16: from Latin quinquāgēnārius containing fifty, from quinquāgēnī fifty each

Example Sentences

"Monsieur Foullepointe, my dear," says Adolphe, presenting the worthy quinquagenarian.

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