grey power
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.44 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.
Australian usage; Canadian usage; British usage; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "The outstanding example of grey power in action is the AARP—once known as the American Association of Retired Persons. This is probably the most influential lobbying set-up in the world."
- "Grey power is increasing its influence over the world's tourism industry—and with a new nickname. If you're over 60 and have the time, the inclination and the funds to travel, you're now a "bloomer", according to a British holiday company."
- "If you needed any proof that grey power rules Maritime politics, check out the party platforms in the Nova Scotia provincial election. . . . Sure, dead people don’t vote, the party reasons. But pensioners do."
Usage
- Australian usage
- Canadian usage
- British usage
- Uncountable