Oldster: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
oldster
[ หoสldstษr ]
elderly person
An oldster is an informal term often used to refer to an elderly person or senior citizen. It carries a connotation of someone who is older, usually retired, and may be perceived as having traditional values. This term is typically used in a casual or affectionate manner. While it may sometimes imply wisdom due to age, it can also be used humorously or lightly to describe someone who belongs to an older generation.
Synonyms
aged person, elder, senescent, senior.
Examples of usage
- My grandfather is quite the oldster, always sharing his stories.
- I often visit the local community center to engage with the oldsters.
- The oldster provided great advice on navigating life.
Translations
Translations of the word "oldster" in other languages:
๐ต๐น velhote
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
- เคฌเฅเคขเคผเคพ
- เคตเฅเคฆเฅเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Alter
๐ฎ๐ฉ orang tua
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ starzec
๐ฏ๐ต ่ไบบ
๐ซ๐ท vieux
๐ช๐ธ anciano
๐น๐ท yaลlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณู
๐จ๐ฟ starรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ starรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ starec
๐ฎ๐ธ gamall
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoca
๐ฒ๐ฝ anciano
Etymology
The term 'oldster' emerged in the English language as a colloquial form of the word 'old,' which itself derives from the Old English 'eald,' originating from the Proto-Germanic word *aldaz. The suffix '-ster' is a diminutive that has been used in various contexts in English to imply familiarity or endearment. 'Oldster' is thought to have originated in the 20th century, becoming increasingly popular in informal speech and writing to refer to older adults in a light-hearted manner. This reflects cultural attitudes towards aging and the increasing presence of elderly individuals in society. As life expectancy continues to rise, terms like 'oldster' illustrate both respect and camaraderie between generations, allowing younger individuals to interact in a playful and affectionate way with older people.