Nonagenarian

usgb/ˌnəʊnədʒəˈneriən,ˌnɑːnədʒəˈneriən/
noun

A person who is between 90 and 99 years old.

My grandmother is a nonagenarian, but she is energetic and loves gardening.
Visual representation of "nonagenarian" - A person who is between 90 and 99 years old.

Often appears as...

  • active nonagenarian
  • healthy nonagenarian
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Age Bracket

Refers specifically to people in their 90s. Using it for someone 89 or 100 is incorrect.

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After his 90th birthday, Uncle Joe became a proud nonagenarian.
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Context Specific

Best used in contexts related to age, such as health, life achievements, or generational discussions.

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The nonagenarian shared stories from WWII, captivating the younger audience.
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Respectful Tone

Carries a tone of respect or admiration for reaching a very advanced age.

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The nonagenarian was honored for her decades of community service.
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