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Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons

Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons

4.9
An American organization that helps older people by giving advice and speaking for them
  • noun
  • /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪʃən fɔr ði əˈdvænsmənt əv rɪˈtaɪrd ˈpɜrsənz/
translation icon : Asociación para el Avance de las Personas Jubiladas
  • The Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons offers a variety of benefits for its members, including discounts and advocacy services.

Examples

  • Many people consult the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons for advice on healthcare and retirement planning.

  • After retirement, Janet joined the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons to stay informed about senior citizen issues.

  • The Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons offers many benefits to its members.

  • Did you hear about the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons meeting next week?

  • After retirement, Janet joined the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons to stay informed about senior citizen issues.

  • Many people consult the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons for advice on healthcare and retirement planning.

  • The Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons offers a variety of benefits for its members, including discounts and advocacy services.

Synonyms

AARP
vsAssociation for the Advancement of Retired Persons
25 4.6

An American group that helps people aged 50 and over with health and money matters

focuses specifically on senior citizens rather than all fifty plus adults

Surface Forms

Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons singular
Associations for the Advancement of Retired Persons plural

Morphology

association + for + the + advancement + of + retired + Persons

The phrase is a literal composition: 'association' (a group) + 'for the advancement of' (to promote or improve) + 'retired persons' (senior citizens). This straightforward, cross-linguistically common organizational naming pattern makes the meaning directly derivable for a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons uses Association for a group, Advancement for helping people move forward, and Retired Persons for people who have 'stopped work', so it literally says a group that works to 'improve life' for older people. That's why the name means an organization that speaks up for and helps older people with benefits and advice.