Pronunciation

/sɪˈnɪər/

Definitions

Noun

• A senior is typically a person who has achieved a high rank, status, or age within a group, organization, or academic setting. In education, it refers to a final year student or a person in a higher position. In a company, it may denote a long-serving or experienced employee.
• In retirement, seniors often have a title like “senior citizen” or “senior advisor.”

Adjective

• Senior can also be an adjective describing someone who is advanced in age or holds a superior position in a hierarchy.

Phrases

• “A senior position” signifies a leadership role.
• “Senior citizens” are often associated with retirement communities.
• “Senior year” refers to the final year of secondary school or college.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The senior management team decided on the new strategy.”
• Adjective: “The senior officer was praised for his leadership.”
• “In her senior year, she won a scholarship for academic excellence.”

Synonyms

• Older
• Advanced
• Experienced
• Prominent
• Established

Antonyms

• Junior
• Freshman
• Beginner
• Young
• Novice