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pensioner
[ pen-shuh-ner ]
noun
- a person who receives or lives on a pension.
- a person who works only for pay without regard to the value of the work; a hireling.
- a student at Cambridge University who pays the cost to dine in the commons and other expenses, and is not supported by any foundation.
- Obsolete. a gentleman-at-arms.
ˈԲDzԱ
/ ˈɛʃəə /
noun
- a person who is receiving a pension, esp an old-age pension from the state
- a person dependent on the pay or bounty of another
- obsolete.another name for gentleman-at-arms
Other 51Թ Forms
- sDz·· noun
- ԴDz·sDz· noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pensioner1
Example Sentences
But the unions say the most vulnerable in society have been affected, including pensioners and low-paid workers.
It is one of several schemes supporting people through the cost-of-living crisis, the council said, with other schemes available for carers, care leavers, pensioners and others.
While pensioners are receiving a bigger increase than the current rate of price rises, benefits are going up at a slower rate.
This funding will provide one-off grants of £250 to eligible households, including pensioners, to help ease the financial strain caused by high energy bills.
Lyn Nailer: Will pensioners suffer the most from these bill rises?
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