retiree
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.
Noun
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someone who has retired from active working
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