Meaning & use
retiree
A person who has permanently left their job or career, typically because of age.
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Many retirees in the community volunteer at the local library twice a week.
As a retiree, my grandfather finally has time to finish the novel he started decades ago.
A note on using this word
Retiree usually implies someone who has stopped working after a long career, distinct from someone simply unemployed.
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