seniority

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Pronunciation

/siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/

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/siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ · /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ · /sinˈjɑɹɪti/

Definition of seniority

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noun

(countable, uncountable)A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

“It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.”

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From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).

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