Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quadragenarian

noun

/ˌkwɒdrədʒɪˈnɛəriən/

Definition

A person who is between 40 and 49 years old.

Examples

Many quadragenarians are at a pivotal point in their careers.
The event attracted a diverse group, including several enthusiastic quadragenarians.
As a quadragenarian, she reflected on her life’s achievements and future goals.

Meaning

Quadragenarian refers to an individual who has reached the age of forty but is not yet fifty. The term comes from the Latin word ‘quadraginta’, meaning forty.