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Meaning of seniority
The state of being older or having a higher rank than others
Etymology of seniority
The word "seniority" comes from the Latin words "senior," meaning "older," and the suffix "-ity," which forms an abstract noun
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the state of being older or having a higher rank than others
Synonyms
precedence
priority
superiority
dominance
ascendancy
supremacy
rank
status
position
standing
stature
prestige
experience
length of service
tenure
veteranhood
maturity
wisdom
expertise
knowledge
proficiency
skill
aptitude
capability
capacity
authority
influence
power
control
dominance
leverage
advantage
preference
privilege
favoritism
partiality
bias
preference
superiority complex
Definitions
- The state of being older or having a higher rank than others, especially in a company or organization
- * The length of time that someone has been doing a particular job or activity
- * A person's position or status in a group, especially one that is based on their length of service or experience
Usage Examples
- The company's promotion policy is based on seniority, so the employee with the most years of service will be considered first for the job
- * The seniority system in the union ensures that experienced workers are given priority for job assignments and promotions
- * The professor's seniority and expertise in the field made her a respected and influential voice in the academic community
Antonyms
juniority
subordinacy
inferiority
subservience
obedience
compliance
acquiescence
submission
submissiveness
deference
obeisance
compliance
conformity
subserviency
servility
abasement
humiliation
degradation
demotion
relegation
reduction
decrease
decline