1. plural of elderly; older people or senior citizens as a group
Usage: informal; often used in social or healthcare contexts to refer to older adults collectively

Examples

• The community center offers fitness classes for the elderlies.
• Many elderlies prefer to live independently rather than in assisted facilities.
• The program provides free meals to elderlies in the neighborhood.
• Healthcare workers are trained to communicate effectively with elderlies.
• The elderlies in our family enjoy weekly game nights together.