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Meaning: (chieflyUK,Canada,Australia,idiomatic)The collectivepolitical,economic, andsocialinfluence ofsenior citizens, especially when they aremobilizedby a common interest.2002September 15, Luke Johnson, “The silver revolution is here”, inTelegraph, UK, retrieved28 July 2015:The outstanding example ofgrey powerin action is the AARP—once known as the American Association of Retired Persons. This is probably the most influential lobbying set-up in the world.2004March 20, “Late 'bloomers' catch travel bug”, inIllawarra Mercury, Australia, retrieved28 July 2015:Grey poweris increasing its influence over the world's tourism industry—and with a new nickname. If you're over 60 and have the time, the inclination and the funds to travel, you're now a "bloomer", according to a British holiday company.2009May 21, “It’s 1 a.m. Do you know where your kids are?”, inMacleans magazine, Canada, retrieved28 July 2015:If you needed any proof thatgrey powerrules Maritime politics, check out the party platforms in the Nova Scotia provincial election. . . . Sure, dead people don’t vote, the party reasons. But pensioners do.
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