Senior

German (Berlin)

/ˈzeːni̯oːr/

noun
Definitions
  • father, senior, the elder older of two close male relatives, especially with the same name
  • (euphemistic) senior citizen, elderly person, older adult
  • (sports) adult

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin senior (older, elder).

Origin

Latin

senior

Gloss

older, elder

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