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elder statesman |
a retired, usu. elderly statesman whose advice is sought by government leaders. [2 definitions] |
emeritus |
retired but continuing to hold as an honorary title the one held just prior to retirement. [2 definitions] |
golden ager |
(informal) an elderly person, esp. one who has retired or is of retirement age. |
home port |
the port where a ship is permanently retired. [1/2 definitions] |
inactive |
not in use or service, as a retired member of an organization or a member of the military. [1/3 definitions] |
Medicare |
(sometimes l.c.) a U.S. public health program that pays the hospitalization expenses of aged or retired persons. |
ret. |
abbreviation of "retired," having ceased work or active service. |
retiree |
a person who has retired from or given up his or her occupation or business. |
retirement |
the time of one's life during which one is retired. [2/5 definitions] |
superannuated |
no longer working because of age or poor health; retired. [1/3 definitions] |
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