seniority

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

/siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-seniority.wav /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /sinˈjɑɹɪti/

seniority seniorities

From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).

anciennity eldership

senate senator senior

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