alderdom — meaning in English

English meaning

• age noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.

Senses

alderdom is used for these senses in English:

• age (uncountable) The state of being old; the latter part of life.
• old age The latter part of life, when one is an older adult; especially, the years from age 65 onward.

age — full definition

1. noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
2. noun A particular period in history, especially one with distinct characteristics.
3. noun A long, often exaggerated, period of time.
4. verb To grow older, or to show signs of growing older.

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