Etymology

geronto-

Today it means: Forms terms relating to old age or elderly people. Full definition →

Ancient Greek γέρων
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromγέρων
  2. Ancient Greek · derived fromγέρων
  3. English todaygeronto-

Derived from Ancient Greek γέροντος (gérontos, “old man”).

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