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senior citizen
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senior citizen
(noun)
senior citizen
noun
plural
senior citizens
senior citizen
noun
plural
senior citizens
Britannica Dictionary definition of SENIOR CITIZEN
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chiefly US
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an old person
programs/activities for
senior citizens
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a person who is at least a certain age (such as 55)
Senior citizens
qualify for a discount at the movie theater.
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