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Meaning of the word middle-aged in English

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middle-aged

US /ˌmɪd.əlˈeɪdʒd/
UK /ˌmɪd.əlˈeɪdʒd/
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Adjective

1.

being in the period of life between youth and old age, usually considered to be from about 45 to 65

Example:
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My parents are both middle-aged.
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The survey targeted middle-aged professionals.
Synonym:
matureadultgrown-up
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