ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pensionary

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pensionary is a noun meaning one who receives a pension; a pensioner.

Meaning

one who receives a pension; a pensioner.

More Meanings

  1. maintained by a pension; receiving a pension
  2. pertaining to a pension
  3. (historical) A leading functionary and legal adviser of the principal town corporations in the Netherlands.

Example Sentences

pensionary spies
a pensionary provision for maintenance

Word Forms

Synonyms for pensionary

Depending on context, synonyms include hireling, pensioner.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pensioner, hireling, pensionee, outpensioner, pensionnaire, annuitant.

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