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retirement

 

[ rɪˈtaɪərmənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

planning

The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, typically upon reaching a certain age or after a long career.

Synonyms

pension, retiring, superannuation

Examples of usage

  • After decades of hard work, she finally decided to enjoy her retirement.
  • He saved a lot of money to ensure a comfortable retirement.
  • Many people look forward to retirement as a time to relax and travel.
Context #2 | Noun

finance

The action or fact of ceasing to participate in active working life and receiving income from a pension or other sources.

Synonyms

pension, retiring, superannuation

Examples of usage

  • He relies on his investments for income during retirement.
  • Planning for retirement is crucial to ensure financial stability in old age.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The period of one's life after leaving one's job and ceasing to work.

Synonyms

golden years, post-career, senior years

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys volunteering in her retirement.
  • After retirement, he took up painting as a hobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "retirement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aposentadoria

🇮🇳 सेवानिवृत्ति

🇩🇪 Ruhestand

🇮🇩 pensiun

🇺🇦 вихід на пенсію

🇵🇱 emerytura

🇯🇵 退職 (たいしょく)

🇫🇷 retraite

🇪🇸 jubilación

🇹🇷 emeklilik

🇰🇷 은퇴 (euntoe)

🇸🇦 تقاعد (taqa'ud)

🇨🇿 důchod

🇸🇰 dôchodok

🇨🇳 退休 (tuìxiū)

🇸🇮 upokojitev

🇮🇸 eftirlaun

🇰🇿 зейнетке шығу

🇬🇪 პენსია (p'ensia)

🇦🇿 təqaüd

🇲🇽 jubilación

Word origin

The word 'retirement' originated in the early 16th century from the French word 'retirer' meaning 'to withdraw.' The concept of retirement as we know it today, with the idea of leaving the workforce at a certain age, began to gain popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is now a common stage in many people's lives, representing a time of rest, relaxation, and new pursuits after years of work.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,686, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.