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
- maintained by a pension; receiving a pension
- pertaining to a pension
- (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
- pensionaries
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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