In comparison with the word elder, commonly used in preindustrial societies, the modern term elderly
A)has the same meaning.
B)has a more positive meaning.
C)has a more negative meaning.
D)is without meaning.

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The modern term elderly has a more negative connotation compared to the term elder that was commonly used in preindustrial societies. The term elder was associated with wisdom and leadership, while the term elderly is often associated with decline and frailty in modern times.

In Comparison with the Word Elder, Commonly Used in Preindustrial