superannuation
noun/ˌsuːpərˌænjuˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,969 most common English word
Meaning
A regular pension payment made to someone who has retired from work, typically funded by contributions made during their working life.
Example sentence
After thirty years of service, she began receiving her superannuation payments every month.
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