Phrase guide

old-age pensioner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person in receipt of an old age pension, a senior citizen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: OAP, senior citizen

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an old person who receives an old-age pension

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pensioner, pensionary

History

Etymology

From old age pension + -er.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: penihana kaumātua — A senior citizen who receives a pension
  • Polish: emeryt — A senior citizen who receives a pension
  • Polish: emerytka — A senior citizen who receives a pension