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senior

[/ˈsiːnjər/]
adjective/nounpl: seniors
sênior
1. Of higher rank, status, or experience in a job or position
She is a senior manager at the company.
Ela é uma gerente sênior na empresa.
2. Older in age; of advanced years
The senior citizens enjoy the community center.
Os idosos desfrutam do centro comunitário.
3. A person of higher rank or status
The seniors mentored the junior staff members.
Os sêniores mentoraram os membros da equipe júnior.
4. A student in the final year of high school or university
The seniors will graduate next month.
Os alunos do último ano se formarão no próximo mês.
Synonyms
elderoldersuperiorexperienced
Antonyms
junioryoungersubordinateinexperienced

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sênior
Standard usage for rank and age contexts
São Paulo
sênior
Commonly used in corporate and business settings
Portugal
sénior
Portuguese spelling; used for age and rank
Rio de Janeiro
veterano
Alternative usage emphasizing experience

Related Idioms & Phrases

senior moment
senior citizen
senior class
senior management
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