Senior citizen
Senior Citizen
Senior citizen (/siːniːər ˈsɪtɪzən/) is a term used to describe an individual who is aged typically 60 or 65 and above. The term is often associated with the legal retirement age in many countries.
Etymology
The term "senior citizen" is a compound of the words "senior" - meaning "older" or "elder" - and "citizen", referring to a legal resident of a place. The term is believed to have been coined in the 20th century as life expectancy increased and the population of older adults grew significantly.
Related Terms
- Retirement: The action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically upon reaching the legal age.
- Pensioner: A person who receives a pension, typically as a result of retirement from employment.
- Elderly Care: The fulfillment of the special needs and requirements that are unique to senior citizens.
- Gerontology: The study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing.
- Ageism: Stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Senior citizen
- Wikipedia's article - Senior citizen
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