Seniors: meaning, definitions and examples

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seniors

 

[ ˈsiː.njərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

age

Seniors refer to people who are older in age, typically over the age of 65. They are often retired and may face certain physical or health challenges due to aging.

Synonyms

elderly, golden agers, retirees

Examples of usage

  • Many seniors enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.
  • Senior citizens often qualify for discounts at restaurants and stores.
Context #2 | Noun

education

Seniors can also refer to students in their final year of high school or college. They are typically preparing to graduate and move on to the next stage of their lives.

Synonyms

graduating students, upperclassmen

Examples of usage

  • The seniors organized a prom committee to plan the end-of-year dance.
  • College seniors are busy applying for jobs and internships.

Translations

Translations of the word "seniors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 idosos

🇮🇳 वरिष्ठ नागरिक

🇩🇪 Senioren

🇮🇩 lansia

🇺🇦 старші люди

🇵🇱 seniorzy

🇯🇵 高齢者

🇫🇷 personnes âgées

🇪🇸 personas mayores

🇹🇷 yaşlılar

🇰🇷 노인

🇸🇦 كبار السن

🇨🇿 senioři

🇸🇰 seniori

🇨🇳 老年人

🇸🇮 starejši

🇮🇸 eldri borgarar

🇰🇿 қарттар

🇬🇪 ხანდაზმულები

🇦🇿 yaşlılar

🇲🇽 personas mayores

Word origin

The term 'seniors' has been used for centuries to refer to older individuals in society. It has evolved to encompass both the elderly population as well as students in their final year of education. The word originates from the Latin word 'senior', meaning 'older'.

See also: seniority.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,203, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.