Synonyms

age group

American

noun

people of approximately the same age and often of the same gender or sex, nationality, educational or social background, etc.

Etymology

Origin of age group

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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France and Spain, have considered banning or have introduced bills to ban social media for certain age groups of minors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company has seen a shift in recent years, as more grandparents have joined their family on the app, outpacing the growth of other age groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

It has not been fully understood how exercise works across different age groups, levels of intensity, or frequencies.

From Science Daily

On top of that, the number of 18 to 24-year-olds claiming Jobseeker's Allowance - which is capped at £72.90 a week for their age group - is also considerably higher than anywhere else in the region.

From BBC

So if you're in a younger age group and have symptoms, you should be aware of the symptoms and visit your GP if concerned - don't buy a self-test kit, because the results can be confusing.

From BBC

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