retirement

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
  2. noun withdrawal from your position or occupation
  3. noun withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation

Etymology

From French retirement, from retirer (“withdraw, retire”); corresponding to retire + -ment.

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