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Meaning of the word senior in English

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senior

US /ˈsiː.njɚ/
UK /ˈsiː.njɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who is older or of higher rank than someone else

Example:
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She is a senior manager in the company.
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My grandfather is a senior citizen.
Synonym:
eldersuperior
Synonym:
junior
2.

a student in the final year of high school or college

Example:
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She's a senior at the university, graduating next year.
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The high school seniors are planning their prom.
Synonym:
freshmansophomorejunior

Adjective

1.

of or for older people

Example:
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They offer discounts for senior citizens.
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The community center has a senior program.
Synonym:
junior
2.

of higher rank or longer in service

Example:
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He holds a senior position in the government.
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She is the senior partner in the law firm.
Synonym:
principalchiefleading
Synonym:
junior
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