senior
adjective
uk/ˈsiːniər/ usused to describe someone in a high rank, or in a higher rank in relation to others, in an organization:
a senior manager
senior government ministers
a senior partner
senior to sb He's senior to the other members of staff.
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junior adjective
[ before noun ]
used to describe loans, bonds, etc. that will be paid back before other loans, etc. if the person borrowing the money gets into financial difficulty:
There are $21.25 million senior bonds and $1.5 million subordinate bonds.
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mezzanine
subordinated
senior
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈsiːniər/ ussomeone in a high rank, or in a higher rank in relation to others, in an organization:
You'll need to impress your seniors if you wish to be offered a permanent position.
→ senior citizen :
Admission: $6 adults; $4 seniors, students and children.