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The american expression "senior citizens" as a euphemism for "old people" disenfranchises non-citizens (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

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The expression would make sense if used when you genuinely mean someone who has citizenship, but its current usage is just a synonym to “elderly folk”.

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[-] algorithmae 6 points 3 weeks ago

Definition 2 of Citizen from Merriam-Webster:

an inhabitant of a city or town especially : one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman

The term is used out of respect, not out of nationalism.

this post was submitted on 16 Aug 2024

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