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adj
maintained by a pension; receiving a pension
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
pertaining to a pension
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
one who receives a pension; a pensioner
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A leading functionary and legal adviser of the principal town corporations in the Netherlands.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
a person who works only for money
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hireling
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Broader terms: employee
noun
the beneficiary of a pension fund
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: pensioner
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Broader terms: beneficiary, donee
Narrower terms: old-age pensioner
History
From pension + -ary.
