Pensioner

usgb/ˈpenʃənər/
noun

A person who has retired and receives money from the government or from a former employer.

After 30 years of service, she finally retired and is now a pensioner.
Visual representation of "pensioner" - A person who has retired and receives money from the government or from a former employer

Often appears as...

  • state pensioner
  • old age pensioner
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Government Support

The term often implies receiving regular government funds upon retirement, known as a pension.

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He's a pensioner now; he gets his pension check every month.
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Age Implication

Pensioner suggests the person is likely elderly as most pensions activate at older age.

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City buses offer discounts for pensioners during off-peak hours.
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Work History

Implies the person has a history of long-term employment, commonly in one organization.

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As a pensioner, she often shares stories from her decades at the postal service.
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