old fogeydom
/ˌəʊl(d) ˈfəʊɡidəm/noun
The group or category of people who can be described or classified as old fogeys; the state or condition of being an old fogey.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Democratic Review. From old + fogeydom, after old fogey.
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