What does senior mean?

Having a higher rank or more experience within an organisation. Older than someone else, or relating to older people. A final-year school or college student, or an older adult.

How is senior pronounced?

UK /ˈsiːniə/, US /ˈsiːniər/.

senior

/ˈsiːniə/ · /ˈsiːniər/

CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3672 in the learning path

高级的；资深的

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Definitions

adj. Having a higher rank or more experience within an organisation.

高级的；资深的

adj. Older than someone else, or relating to older people.

年长的；老年人的

n. A final-year school or college student, or an older adult.

毕业班学生；老年人

Example

A senior nurse showed me how to change the bandage.

一位资深护士教我如何更换绷带。

Senior managers should consult employees before introducing policies that significantly affect working conditions across the organisation.

高层管理人员在推行显著影响整个机构工作条件的政策前，应征求员工意见。

Collocations

senior management
a senior position
senior citizen
senior to someone

Word family

seniority (n.)

Antonyms

junior

Usage tip

比较级别用senior to，不用senior than。

FAQ

What does senior mean?: Having a higher rank or more experience within an organisation. Older than someone else, or relating to older people. A final-year school or college student, or an older adult.
How is senior pronounced?: UK /ˈsiːniə/, US /ˈsiːniər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.