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Gerontology

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The study of the elderly, and of the aging process itself.
    uncountable, usually
  2. The branch of science that deals with the problems of aged people. It is to be distinguished from geriatrics, which is the study of the diseases of the elderly. Gerontology covers the social, psychological and biological aspects of aging.
    uncountable, usually

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

gerontomorphosis gerontonym gerontophagy gerontophile gerontophilia gerontophiliac

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