Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
old person; elderly person; senior citizen
Sensitive
目が見えない看護婦は年寄りの世話をすることに一身を捧げた。The blind nurse devoted herself to caring for the elderly. Noun
trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay
Sumo
senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate)
important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
Also written 年寄【としより】、年より【としより】