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pensioners

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɛnʃənɝz// UK //pˈɛnʃənəz// pen·sion·ers

n. people who have stopped working and receive a regular payment from the government or a company.

n. individuals who receive a regular payment from a fund to which they or their employers contributed during their working life. Often used in British English to refer to those who have reached retirement age.


SIMPLE

The local park is a popular meeting spot for pensioners.

CONTEXTUAL

The government announced a new heating allowance to help pensioners cope with rising energy costs during the winter months.

COMPLEX

Demographic shifts in Western Europe have led to a higher ratio of pensioners to active workers, placing significant strain on the long-term sustainability of state-funded social security systems.

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Usage

The term is more common in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; American English typically uses 'retirees'.

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