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What is a person in their 70's called?: The Term Septuagenarian Explained

According to the World Health Organization, the global population of people aged 60 and over is expected to double by 2050. The precise term for a person in their 70s is a septuagenarian, a formal word with a Latin origin that refers to someone between 70 and 79 years old. This article explores the specifics of this and other age-related terminology.