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Definition of aarp

aarp

/ˌeɪ.eɪ.ɑːrˈpiː/
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aarp Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American A large non-profit advocacy and interest group in the United States, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, that focuses on issues, benefits, and policies affecting people aged fifty and older.

Example

"Shortly after her fiftieth birthday, she received a membership invitation from AARP in the mail."

Word Nuance & Usage

Originally an initialism for the American Association of Retired Persons, the organization officially changed its legal name to the four letters 'AARP' in 1999 to reflect that many of its members are no longer necessarily retired.

• Rhymes for aarp

• Nearby Words

aargh
aarhus
aaron
aarp
aasleagh
aasleagh falls
ab

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aarp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aarp
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