senior
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noun \ˈsē-nyər\Definition of SENIOR
1
: a person older than another <five years my senior>
2
a : a person with higher standing or rank b : a senior fellow of a college at an English university c : a student in the year preceding graduation from a school of secondary or higher level
3
capitalized : a member of a program of the Girl Scouts for girls in the 9th through 12th grades in school
4
See Examples of SENIOR
- As his senior, she commanded quite a bit of respect.
- She was his senior in rank.
- high school juniors and seniors
Origin of SENIOR
Middle English, from Latin, from senior, adjective
First Known Use: 14th century
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2senior
adjectiveDefinition of SENIOR
1
: of prior birth, establishment, or enrollment —often used to distinguish a father with the same given name as his son
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: higher ranking : superior <senior officers>
3
: of, relating to, or intended for seniors <a senior center>
4
: having a claim on corporate assets and income prior to other securities
Examples of SENIOR
- the senior vice president of marketing
- She is a senior aide to the president.
- a senior editor for the magazine
- He recently became a senior partner in the accounting firm.
- the men's senior baseball league
Origin of SENIOR
Middle English, from Latin, older, elder, comparative of sen-, senex old; akin to Gothic sineigs old, Greek henos
First Known Use: 14th century
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