Meaning & use
old person
A person who has lived many years and is generally regarded as elderly.
See it in a sentence
The old person on the bench fed pigeons every morning without fail.
Community centers often organize activities designed for old people living alone.
A note on using this word
'Elderly person' or 'older adult' is generally considered more respectful in formal writing.
Words with a similar meaning
elderly personsenior citizenelder
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Words with an opposite meaning
young person
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