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seniors'

|sen-ior-s|

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/ˈsiːniərz/

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/ˈsiːniəz/

(senior)

higher rank or older

Base FormPluralComparativeSuperlativeNoun
seniorseniorsmore seniormost seniorseniors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'senior' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'senior', where 'sen-' meant 'old'.

Historical Evolution

'senior' changed from the Old French word 'seignor' and eventually became the modern English word 'senior'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'older or elder', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person of higher rank or age'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the possessive form of 'seniors', indicating something belonging to or associated with seniors.

The seniors' meeting was held in the community center.

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45