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senior citizen

American  

noun

  1. an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired.

senior citizen British  

noun

  1. an old age pensioner

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  • senior citizenship noun

Etymology

Origin of senior citizen

First recorded in 1935–40

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What do workers paid overtime and tips, senior citizens, homeowners and car buyers have in common?

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In the first instance, the couple has no credits and deductions to claim except this year’s standard deduction and the additional standard deduction for senior citizens.

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The town increased housing, attracted Fortune 500 employers, exponentially improved the number of students going to college and leveraged developers to improve schools, resources for senior citizens, and police and fire services.

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The authors debunk commonly held myths that cast senior citizens as inept, scam-prone users of the internet.

From The Wall Street Journal

I guess that’s what some call affecting the lives of 1 million senior citizens.

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