of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics. consisting of, involving, or resulting from practice or action: a practical application of a rule. of, relating to, or concerned with ordinary activities, business, or work: a habitual dreamer, who can't be bothered with practical affairs.
With the oldest of the Baby Boomers turning 65 this year, the question of when one becomes a senior citizen is a topic of interest to a new generation.
Most western countries, Canada , the US, the UK, consider senior citizens at age 65. Although depending on the government pension plans it could be 60 or 62. The Canadian Association of Retired Persons and the American Association of Retired Persons consider anyone over 50 a senior citizen. Depending on the retail store anyone over 55 is a senior citizens.