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Retiree: meaning, definitions and examples

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retiree

 

[ rɪˌtaɪˈriː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workforce

A retiree is a person who has permanently stopped working and has left the workforce, typically after reaching a certain age or meeting certain criteria.

Synonyms

pension recipient, pensioner, senior citizen

Examples of usage

  • My grandfather is a retiree who enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.
  • After decades of hard work, she became a retiree and now travels the world.
Context #2 | Noun

social security

A retiree is an individual who receives a pension or other financial support from their former employer, government, or private fund after retiring from work.

Synonyms

annuitant, beneficiary, pensioner

Examples of usage

  • The company provides health benefits for its retirees.
  • Retirees are eligible for discounts at many stores and restaurants.

Translations

Translations of the word "retiree" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aposentado

🇮🇳 सेवानिवृत्त व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Rentner

🇮🇩 pensiunan

🇺🇦 пенсіонер

🇵🇱 emeryt

🇯🇵 退職者 (taishokusha)

🇫🇷 retraité

🇪🇸 jubilado

🇹🇷 emekli

🇰🇷 퇴직자 (toejikja)

🇸🇦 متقاعد (mutaqa'id)

🇨🇿 důchodce

🇸🇰 dôchodca

🇨🇳 退休人员 (tuìxiū rényuán)

🇸🇮 upokojenec

🇮🇸 eftirlaunaþegi

🇰🇿 зейнеткер

🇬🇪 პენსიონერი (pensioneri)

🇦🇿 təqaüdçü

🇲🇽 jubilado

Etymology

The term 'retiree' originated in the early 19th century from the word 'retire,' which means to withdraw or go away from a place. Initially used in military contexts, it later evolved to refer to individuals who leave the workforce after a certain age. The concept of retirement as we know it today emerged in the 20th century with the introduction of social security and pension plans.

See also: retire, retired, retirees, retirement, retiring.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,279, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.