senior citizen
noun /ˌsiːniə ˈsɪtɪzn/
/ˌsiːniər ˈsɪtɪzn/
(also senior especially in North American English)
- an older person, especially somebody who has retired from work. People often call somebody a ‘senior citizen’ to avoid saying that they are old or using the expression ‘old-age pensioner’.
- discounts/travel concessions for senior citizens