senior

noun

(now chiefly US) An old person.

Someone older than someone else (with possessive).

Someone seen as deserving respect or reverence because of their age.

(US, Philippines) A final-year student at a high school or university; a finalist.

Somebody who is higher in rank, dignity, or office.

A surname.

(obsolete, biblical) An elder or presbyter in the early Church.

adjective

(US) Of or pertaining to a student's final academic year at a high school (twelfth grade) or university.

Higher in rank, dignity, or office; superior.

Older.

(sports, US, Canada) Of or pertaining to a league or competition limited to players above a certain age or level of experience.

Roots

senexsen- · Latin · old, old man

Synonyms for senior

elderadj olderadj junioradj upperclassman sophomoren freshmann chiefadj undergraduaten fuglemann cadetn formeradj doyennen

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