pensioner

noun

pen·​sion·​er ˈpen(t)-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce pensioner (audio)
1
: a person who receives or lives on a pension
2

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On January 29, Boric claimed victory as Congress approved a bill that will increase current pensioners’ monthly payouts and raise employer contributions. Sammy Feldblum, The Dial, 30 Jan. 2025 Mayor Mike Duggan's administration sued city pensioners to accept the 30-year plan to pay the unfunded liability of its pension obligation. Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024 According to poll aggregator Europe Elects, the AfD won overall for most demographics except older voters and pensioners, which appear to have clinched it for the SPD. Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 But the wages and benefits of pensioners and public-sector workers, including teachers, doctors, and law enforcement personnel, are tied to the official inflation rate, reported at nine percent in December. Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pensioner

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pensioner was in the 15th century

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“Pensioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pensioner. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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pensioner

noun
pen·​sion·​er ˈpench-(ə-)nər How to pronounce pensioner (audio)
: a person who receives or lives on a pension
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