Pensioned: meaning, definitions and examples
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pensioned
[ ˈpɛnʃənd ]
in retirement
To be pensioned means to be granted a regular payment of money by the state or former employer to a person who has reached retirement age or who is unable to work because of illness or disability. It is a form of financial support provided to individuals who are no longer actively employed.
Synonyms
be granted a pension, receive a pension, retire
Examples of usage
- He was pensioned off after working for the company for 30 years.
- My grandfather was pensioned for his service in the military.
Translations
Translations of the word "pensioned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aposentado
🇮🇳 पेंशनधारी
🇩🇪 im Ruhestand
🇮🇩 pensiunan
🇺🇦 пенсіонер
🇵🇱 emerytowany
🇯🇵 年金受給者
🇫🇷 retraité
🇪🇸 jubilado
🇹🇷 emekli
🇰🇷 연금 수령자
🇸🇦 متقاعد
🇨🇿 důchodce
🇸🇰 dôchodca
🇨🇳 退休
🇸🇮 upokojenec
🇮🇸 lífeyrisþegi
🇰🇿 зейнеткер
🇬🇪 პენსიონერი
🇦🇿 təqaüdçü
🇲🇽 jubilado
Word origin
The word 'pensioned' originated from the Old French word 'pension', which means a payment, a rent, or a wage. The concept of pensions dates back to ancient Rome, where soldiers were granted pensions for their service. Over time, the idea of pensioning off individuals who are no longer able to work due to age or disability became more widespread, leading to the modern usage of the term.
See also: pensioner, pensioners.