PoliticsAugust 4, 2026
octogenarian
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Definition
A person who is between eighty and eighty-nine years old.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'octogenarius,' which means 'containing eighty,' based on the root 'octoginta' meaning eighty.
In the news
The article uses this term to describe Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, highlighting his advanced age as he consolidates power and maneuvers to maintain his regime.
Opinion | What Do Dictators Fear Most? Just Ask Nicaragua.
Read the full article ↗The New York Times