Seniority: meaning, definitions and examples
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seniority
[ ˌsiː.niˈɒr.ə.ti ]
at work
Seniority refers to the status of being older or having more experience within a particular group, especially within a workplace.
Synonyms
length of service, longevity, tenure
Examples of usage
- Promotions are often based on seniority rather than performance.
- Employees with more seniority may get first choice of vacation time.
- In many companies, seniority determines the order of layoffs during downsizing.
age
Seniority can also refer to old age or the state of being older.
Synonyms
advanced years, elderliness, old age
Examples of usage
- He was respected for his seniority and wisdom.
- Seniority often comes with increased responsibilities and expectations.
Translations
Translations of the word "seniority" in other languages:
🇵🇹 senioridade
🇮🇳 वरिष्ठता
🇩🇪 Seniorität
🇮🇩 senioritas
🇺🇦 старшинство
🇵🇱 starszeństwo
🇯🇵 年功 (ねんこう)
🇫🇷 ancienneté
🇪🇸 antigüedad
🇹🇷 kıdem
🇰🇷 연공 (yeongong)
🇸🇦 الأقدمية
🇨🇿 seniorita
🇸🇰 seniorita
🇨🇳 资历 (zīlì)
🇸🇮 starešina
🇮🇸 aldursforseti
🇰🇿 жоғары дәрежелі
🇬🇪 უფროსობა
🇦🇿 üstünlük
🇲🇽 antigüedad
Word origin
The word 'seniority' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'senioritas', meaning 'older age'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both the concepts of age and experience within a group or organization.
See also: seniors.