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Definition of seniority

seniority

/ˌsiːnˈjɔːr.ə.ti/
se · nior · i · ty
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Adjective:senior
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• noun

1

A privileged status, priority, or precedence attained by length of continuous service in an organization or profession.

Example

"Vacation schedules at the firm are assigned strictly on the basis of seniority."

2

The state or fact of being older in age or higher in rank than another person.

Example

"Despite his seniority in years, he deferred to the younger researcher's specialized expertise."

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• Rhymes for seniority

• Nearby Words

senility
senior
senioritis
seniority
senna
senor
senorita

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Medieval Latin senioritatem, a noun of quality formed from Latin senior ('older'), the comparative of senex ('old').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seniority. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seniority
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