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gerontocrat

/dʒɜːrɒntünkɹæt/ noun · British & US
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What does gerontocrat mean?

noun

A person who exercises control or influence over older people, especially in a government or organization. A member of a government or organization dominated by older people.

Example

"The gerontocrat in charge of the retirement home made sure that the residents had access to all the amenities they needed."

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