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Old age is the range of ages nearing and surpassing the life expectancy of human beings; it is the end of the human life cycle. People of old age are also referred to as: old people, elderly, seniors, senior citizens, elders, or older adults.
Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically.
Related Definition
- older:
adj elderly
n A surname.