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词汇 golden ager
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Definition of golden ager in English:

golden ager

noun
North American euphemistic
  • An old person.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The other three preferred terms, in order of preference, were retired person, golden ager, and elderly.
    • Even this euphemism seemed unduly doddering, so we were treated to senior citizen and golden ager, and old women keep their chins up by calling themselves mature.
    Synonyms
    retired person, pensioner, old-age pensioner, oap

Definition of golden ager in US English:

golden ager

nounˈɡoʊldən ˈeɪdʒər
North American euphemistic
  • Used euphemistically or humorously to refer to an old person.

    〈北美,婉,幽默〉老年人

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The other three preferred terms, in order of preference, were retired person, golden ager, and elderly.
    • Even this euphemism seemed unduly doddering, so we were treated to senior citizen and golden ager, and old women keep their chins up by calling themselves mature.
    Synonyms
    retired person, pensioner, old-age pensioner, oap
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