Meaning of the word seniority in English

What does seniority mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

seniority

US /siːˈnjɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˌsiː.niˈɒr.ə.ti/

Noun

the advantage that you get by working for a company for a long time:

Example:
In the future, promotion will be based on merit not seniority.