senior

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A person who is older than others in a group or older than the usual age for a particular role.

  - "The senior member of the team has many years of experience."
  - "The senior citizens of the community gathered for the annual picnic."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsinjɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

junior , junior

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Synonyms

senior citizen , geriatric , long in the tooth , on in years

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with senior
leaver , believer , reaver , nearer

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Seniority (English) : The state or quality of being senior; superior rank or position
   

2. Senna (English) : A type of plant or its extract used as a laxative
   

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Variants

List of all variants of senior that leads to same result
senior , seniors , senior airman , senior airmen , senior chief petty officer , senior chief petty officers , senior citizen , senior citizens , senior high school , senior high schools , senior master sergeant , senior master sergeants , senior moment

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Forms

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seniors, more senior, most senior

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'senior', meaning older. The Latin root 'senex' also means old.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known senior in history was Ming the Merciless, who was born around 2737 BC.

2. In many countries, seniors are entitled to discounts on transportation, healthcare, and other services.

3. The term 'senior citizen' was first used in the United States in the 1950s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gerontology: The scientific study of aging and the aging process.

2. Elderly: A person who is older than the average age for their population.

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Culture

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In many cultures, seniors are respected and given special privileges due to their experience and wisdom. They are often depicted as wise and venerated figures in literature, art, and music. For example, in Greek mythology, the god Zeus was considered the senior deity, and in Japanese culture, seniors are referred to as 'ojisan' or 'ojichan'.

How to Memorize "senior"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people with gray hair and wrinkles. They are likely to be seniors.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'senior' with the image of a wise, older person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'SAGE' to remember the meaning of 'senior': 'S' for Senior, 'A' for older, 'G' for greater experience, and 'E' for elder.

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