seniority

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de celui qui a un rang ou une position plus élevés, souvent en raison d'une plus longue ancienneté de service ou d'un âge plus avancé, ou encore le fait de compter de nombreuses années d'existence.

A noun referring to the state of having a higher rank or position, often due to longer service or greater age, or the quality of being long-lived.

indénombrable

1. Higher rank due to longer serviceB2formal

   The status of having a higher rank or position than others, typically because of a longer period of service in an organization.

   Ancienneté

   • He was promoted based on his seniority within the company.
   • Seniority often determines who gets the corner office.
   • The union contract gives preference to workers with more seniority.

   Synonymesprecedencepriorityrankstanding

2. Longevity or old ageC1formal

   The state or quality of being older or having lived for a long time.

   Ancienneté ou vieillesse

   • The seniority of the ancient tree was evident in its massive trunk.
   • In many cultures, seniority is respected and honored.
   • The seniority of the artifacts was confirmed by carbon dating.

   Synonymesagednesslongevityold age

   Antonymeschildhoodinfancyyouth