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pensioners

 

[ ˈpenʃ(ə)nər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial support

Pensioners are individuals who receive financial support from the government or their former employers after retirement. This support is typically in the form of a regular payment to ensure a basic standard of living.

Synonyms

old-age pensioner, retiree, senior citizen

Examples of usage

  • Pensioners rely on their pension to cover their living expenses.
  • Many pensioners struggle to make ends meet on a fixed income.
Context #2 | Noun

age group

Pensioners refer to individuals who are typically over a certain age, such as 60 or 65, and have retired from the workforce. They often have specific needs and challenges related to their age and health.

Synonyms

elderly person, golden ager, senior

Examples of usage

  • The local community center organizes activities for pensioners to socialize and stay active.
  • Many pensioners enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

Translations

Translations of the word "pensioners" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aposentados

🇮🇳 पेंशनभोगी

🇩🇪 Rentner

🇮🇩 pensiunan

🇺🇦 пенсіонери

🇵🇱 emeryci

🇯🇵 年金受給者

🇫🇷 retraités

🇪🇸 jubilados

🇹🇷 emekliler

🇰🇷 연금 수령자

🇸🇦 المتقاعدون

🇨🇿 důchodci

🇸🇰 dôchodcovia

🇨🇳 退休人员

🇸🇮 upokojenci

🇮🇸 lífeyrisþegar

🇰🇿 зейнеткерлер

🇬🇪 პენსიონერები

🇦🇿 təqaüdçülər

🇲🇽 jubilados

Etymology

The term 'pensioner' originates from the word 'pension', which has its roots in Latin 'pensio' meaning a payment or a reward. The concept of providing pensions to individuals after retirement has evolved over centuries, with the modern system of pension plans and social security emerging in the 19th and 20th centuries.

See also: pensioned, pensioner.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,291, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.