pensioner
noun
pen·sion·er
ˈpen(t)-sh(ə-)nər 
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The Royal Maundy Service sees the sovereign distribute Maundy money, or special coins, to local pensioners (often retirees) in a service symbolic of Jesus washing the Apostles' feet at the last supper.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Semi Salmi, a pensioner who was out for a swim at a pool with cold sea water in Helsinki, echoed that sentiment.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, young people face high property prices, and governments that arguably protect the finances of pensioners at the expense of younger generations.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images At the start of 2025, during President Joe Biden’s final weeks in office, lawmakers pushed forward with last-minute major legislation that provides Social Security benefit increases to certain public pensioners.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Semi Salmi, a pensioner who was out for a swim at a pool with cold sea water in Helsinki, echoed that sentiment.
—Kostya Manenkov, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
In addition, young people face high property prices, and governments that arguably protect the finances of pensioners at the expense of younger generations.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images At the start of 2025, during President Joe Biden’s final weeks in office, lawmakers pushed forward with last-minute major legislation that provides Social Security benefit increases to certain public pensioners.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Pensioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pensioner. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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pensioner
noun
pen·sion·er
ˈpench-(ə-)nər
: a person who receives or lives on a pension
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