PoliticsAugust 4, 2026

octogenarian

ok-tuh-juh-NAIR-ee-uhn

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.

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The New York Times

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