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Seniority

The quality or state of being senior.

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Oldness 76% connected

The state or quality of being old; old age.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Senior 74% connected

More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Senior 74% connected

More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Junior 66% connected

Less advanced in age than another; younger.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Junior 66% connected

Less advanced in age than another; younger.

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Senior 66% connected

More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel.

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Senior 66% connected

More advanced than another in age; prior in age; elder; hence, more advanced in dignity, rank, or office; superior; as, senior member; senior counsel.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Longevity 92% connected

Long duration of life; length of life.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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