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Pension

noun
/ˈpen.ʃən/

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
A regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund or employer.

Example Sentences

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

After 30 years of service, he received a monthly pension.

Example Expressions

pension off

Synonyms

retirement fund, allowance, annuity, benefit, stipend
Entry 1
retirement fund, allowance, annuity, benefit
Entry 2
retirement fund, allowance, annuity, stipend

Antonyms

salary, wage, active income
Entry 1
salary, wage, active income
Entry 2
wage, salary

Collocations

monthly pension, retirement pension, pension fund, government pension, pension plan
Entry 1
monthly pension, retirement pension, pension fund
Entry 2
monthly pension, government pension, pension fund, pension plan

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