retiree
noun/rɪˈtaɪriː/
Frequency rank: #15,612 most common English word
Meaning
a person who has stopped working permanently, usually due to reaching retirement age
Example sentence
The local community center offers free fitness classes for every retiree who wants to stay active.
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