Definition of SENIORITY

seniority

Plural: seniorities

Noun

  • higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
  • the property of being long-lived
  • A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

Examples

  • It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).

Synonyms

higher rank, higher status, longevity, senior status, anciennity, eldership

Scrabble Score: 12

seniority: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
seniority: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
seniority: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

seniority: valid Words With Friends Word