seniority

Meanings

Plural: seniorities

Noun

higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service
the property of being long-lived
A measure of the amount of time a person has been a member of an organization, as compared to other members, and with an eye towards awarding privileges to those who have been members longer.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English senyoryte, from Medieval Latin senioritas, from Latin senior (“elder”).

Synonyms

anciennity, eldership, higher rank, higher status, longevity, senior status

Scrabble Score: 12

seniority is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
seniority is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
seniority is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

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