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sexagenarian

(sek′sə ji ner′ē ən)

adjective

60 years old, or between the ages of 60 and 70

Origin: < L sexagenarius, of sixty < sexageni, sixty each + -an

noun

a person of this age

See sexagenarian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A person who is 60 years old or between the ages of 60 and 70.

adjective

Being 60 years old or between the ages of 60 and 70.
Of or relating to a sexagenarian.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin sexāgēnārius, sexagenary; see sexagenary

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