hexagenarian en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhɛk.sə.d͡ʒɪˈnɛɹi.ən/ (General-American)
- /ˌhɛk.sə.d͡ʒɪˈnɛəɹi.ən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of hexa- + sexagenarian, from a conflation of Greek and Latin roots.
Meanings
- (proscribed, sometimes, uncommon) Synonym of sixtysomething: a person between 60 and 69 years old.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hexagenarians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |