Meaning of the word septuagenarian in English
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septuagenarian
US /ˌsep.tu.ə.dʒəˈner.i.ən/
UK /ˌsep.tʃu.ə.dʒɪˈneə.ri.ən/
Noun
a person who is between 70 and 79 years old
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My grandmother, a lively septuagenarian, still enjoys hiking.
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The club has many active septuagenarians among its members.
Adjective
between 70 and 79 years old
Example:
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The septuagenarian author released her latest novel.
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He remained active and sharp well into his septuagenarian years.