senior

• Bezeichnet eine Person, die älter ist oder einen höheren Rang bzw. Status hat.

Describes someone who is older or of higher rank or status.

1. Older in ageA2formal

   Having a greater age; older.

   Älter an Jahren

   • She is senior to me by two years.
   • The senior members of the family gathered for the reunion.
   • He is the senior citizen in our neighborhood.

   Synonymeelder

   Antonymejunior

2. Higher in rank or positionB1formal

   Having a higher position, rank, or level of authority.

   Höherrangig

   • He holds a senior position in the company.
   • The senior officer made the final decision.
   • She was promoted to senior manager last year.

   Synonymechiefhigh-rankingrankingsuperior

   Antonymeinferiorjuniorsubordinate

3. Relating to final yearA2formal

   Relating to the final year of study at a school, college, or university.

   Abschlussjahr

   • She is a senior student at the university.
   • The senior class is planning the graduation ceremony.
   • He took his senior exams last week.

   Antonymefreshmanjuniorsophomore

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die älter, ranghöher oder erfahrener ist als andere; häufig verwendet im Zusammenhang mit Alter, beruflicher Stellung oder Bildungsstatus.

A noun referring to a person who is older, higher in rank, or more experienced than others, often used in contexts of age, job position, or educational status.

1. Older personA2formal

   A person who is older than another, especially in a family or social context.

   Älterer Mensch

   • The seniors in the community often gather at the park.
   • He is a senior by ten years.
   • Respect for seniors is important in many cultures.

   Synonymeelder

   Antonymejuniorminoryoungster

2. Student in final yearA2formalamerican

   A student in the final year of high school or college.

   Abschlussjahrgang

   • She is a senior at the local high school.
   • The seniors are preparing for their graduation ceremony.
   • As a senior, he has more privileges than the freshmen.

   Synonymefinalist

   Antonymefreshmanjuniorsophomore

3. B1formal

   A person who holds a higher rank or position within an organization.

   Vorgesetzter

   • The senior in the department made the final decision.
   • He was promoted to senior after five years of service.
   • The seniors are responsible for mentoring new employees.

   Synonymebosschiefhigher-upmanagerprincipalsuperiorsupervisor

   Antonymejuniorsubordinate