Elderwed

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An elderly married person, especially one whose marriage occurred late in life.

    "Many of his friends are joining a burgeoning international community of elderweds, or those who marry in their 60s, 70s or even 80s."

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"Many of his friends are joining a burgeoning international community of elderweds, or those who marry in their 60s, 70s or even 80s."

Etymology

From elder + wed, by analogy with newlywed.

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