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superannuation

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced UK //sˌuːpəɹˌænjuːˈeɪʃən// su·per·an·nu·a·tion

n. a regular payment made into a fund by an employee toward a future pension. It is a way of saving money for when you retire from work.

n. a regular contribution made towards a pension fund by an employee or employer. Often refers specifically to the Australian retirement savings system or similar compulsory schemes.


SIMPLE

My employer pays nine percent into my superannuation.

CONTEXTUAL

The government recently changed the laws regarding how much tax you pay on your superannuation when you retire.

COMPLEX

Financial advisors often recommend making voluntary contributions to your superannuation early in your career to take full advantage of compound interest over several decades.

Synonyms
Origin

From superannuate + -ion, from superannuated.

Usage

Commonly shortened to 'super' in informal Australian and New Zealand English.

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