Definition of Pensioner

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Pensioner

One in receipt of a pension; hence, figuratively, a dependent.

One of an honorable band of gentlemen who attend the sovereign of England on state occasions, and receive an annual pension, or allowance, of �150 and two horses.

In the university of Cambridge, England, one who pays for his living in commons; -- corresponding to commoner at Oxford.

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Pensioner Translations

pensioner in Afrikaans is pensionaris, pensioentrekker
pensioner in Dutch is pensioentrekker, gepensioneerde
pensioner in Spanish is pensionista

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