die Senioren
Translation
senior citizens, seniors, elderly people
Examples
Senioren erhalten eine Ermäßigung.
Senior citizens receive a discount.
Viele Senioren sind heute sehr aktiv.
Many seniors are very active today.
Grammar Patterns
((Senioren)) as subject: Senioren reisen gern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Älteren (the elderly), die Rentner (retirees); Antonyms: die Junioren (juniors), die Jugendlichen (youth)
Etymology
From Latin 'senior', meaning 'older'. It's a direct cognate of the English word 'senior'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'senior' citizens. The German word is almost identical, just pluralized with '-en'.