Senior
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsinjɚ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Senior is an adjective meaning Higher in rank, dignity, or office; superior.
Meaning
Higher in rank, dignity, or office; superior.
More Meanings
- (US) Of or pertaining to a student's final academic year at a high school (twelfth grade) or university.
- (sports, US, Canada) Of or pertaining to a league or competition limited to players above a certain age or level of experience.
- (card games) Synonym of elder.
- (now chiefly US) An old person.
- Someone older than someone else (with possessive).
- Someone seen as deserving respect or reverence because of their age.
Example Sentences
senior hockey
senior citizen
senior member; senior counsel
He was four years her senior.
Word Forms
- seniour
- seniors
Synonyms for senior
Depending on context, synonyms include geriatric, masters, veteran, elder, ager, antique.
Antonyms for senior
Common opposites include junior.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include older, elderly, aged, old, elder, superior.
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Sources & Attribution
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