septuagenarian
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌsɛp.tʃuː.əˈnɛə.ri.ən/
KK: /sɛpˌtʃuːəˈdʒɛneəriən/
adjective
Definition
Referring to a person who is between 70 and 80 years old.
Example
My grandfather is a septuagenarian who enjoys gardening.
Conversation
Have you met my neighbor? She's a lively septuagenarian who loves gardening.
No, I haven't! That sounds interesting.
Yeah, she has so many stories to tell from her septuagenarian adventures.
I bet! I'd love to hear about her experiences.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
elderly
aged
senior
Antonyms
young
youthful
immature
noun
Definition
A person who is between 70 and 80 years old.
Example
My grandfather is a septuagenarian and still enjoys playing golf.
Conversation
Did you know my neighbor is a septuagenarian?
Really? That's impressive!
Yeah, he still goes for walks every morning.
Root Explanation
Septuagenarian → It is formed from "septuagenarius" (from Latin, meaning seventy) and the suffix "-an" (meaning relating to or belonging to). The word describes a person who is seventy years old or in their seventies.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for seventy ('septuagenarius') to remember that a septuagenarian is someone who is in their seventies.
Visually Confused Words
sexagenarian