Geronticide
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Geronticide is a noun meaning The killing or euthanasia of the elderly.
Meaning
The killing or euthanasia of the elderly.
Example Sentences
Maxwell et al. (1982) studied geronticide practices in some ninety-five different societies.
Word Forms
- geronticides
- gerontocide
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geriatricide, eldercide, senilicide, euthanasiate, adulticide, aunticide.
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