retiree

Thân thiện

A retiree enjoys a morning walk in the park.

Definition

Noun: A person who has stopped working permanently, typically upon reaching a certain age or after completing a required period of service.

Usage

The word "retiree" refers specifically to an individual who has formally left the workforce. It is a neutral, factual term commonly used in social, financial, and administrative contexts.

Examples

• The company hosted a dinner for the new retiree.
• Many retirees move to warmer climates.
• As a retiree, she now has more time for her hobbies.

Advanced Usage

• "early retiree": A person who chooses to retire before the standard or expected age.
  • He became an early retiree at 55 to travel the world.
• The term is often used in discussions about pensions, healthcare, and social services.
  • The new policy affects all state retirees.

Variants and Related Words

• Retirement (n): The act of leaving one's job and ceasing to work, or the period of life following this act.
  • He is looking forward to his retirement.
• Retired (adj): Describing someone who has stopped working.
  • She is a retired teacher.

Synonyms

• Pensioner: (Common in British English) A person who receives a pension, typically after retirement.
• Senior citizen: A polite term for an elderly person, which often includes retirees.

Notes

• "Retiree" focuses on the status of having retired. It does not inherently describe the person's age, activity level, or financial situation, though these are often associated.
• It is more specific than general terms like "elderly person" or "senior," as it directly relates to the condition of having left employment.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who has retired from active working

Từ đồng nghĩa

• retired person