Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sexagenarian
Noun
ˌsɛk.sə.dʒəˈnɛr.i.ən
Definition
A person who is between 60 and 69 years old.
Examples
- My grandfather, a lively sexagenarian, still enjoys hiking every weekend.
- At 65, she embraced her identity as a sexagenarian with grace and enthusiasm.
Meaning
The term ‘sexagenarian’ typically refers to individuals who have reached their sixth decade of life, marking a time often associated with retirement or the enjoyment of leisure activities.
Synonyms
- Senior citizen
- Older adult
- Sixty-something
