pensioner

/ˈpɛnʃ(ə)nər/
/ˈpɛntʃənə/
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Other forms: pensioners

Definitions of pensioner
  1. noun
    the beneficiary of a pension fund
    synonyms: pensionary
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    types:
    old-age pensioner
    an old person who receives an old-age pension
    type of:
    beneficiary, donee
    the recipient of funds or other benefits
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