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retiree

American  
[ri-tahy-ree, -tahyuhr-ee] / rɪ taɪˈri, -ˈtaɪər i /

noun

  1. a person who has retired retired from an occupation or profession.

retiree British  
/ rɪˈtaɪəˌriː /

noun

  1. a person who has retired from work

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Etymology

Origin of retiree

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; retire + -ee

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Many high-income retirees in your position eventually transition to a less busy schedule, voluntarily or not, and face having a large chunk of time to fill.

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What makes the wealth of today’s retirees truly formidable is their numbers.

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Many retirees continue living in homes designed for family life, with extra bedrooms, large yards and high maintenance demands.

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The judge finds that Mr. Kelly’s comments are the definition of protected speech under the First Amendment, and that the Pentagon cited no precedent that limits on speech for active-duty officers apply to retirees.

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