retirement
re·ti·re·ment
noun
1.
the state of being retired from one''s business or occupation
2.
withdrawal from your position or occupation
3.
withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
- “the religious retreat is a form of vacation activity”
Origin
From French retirement, from retirer (“withdraw, retire”); corresponding to retire + -ment.
Phrases
- deed of retirement
- early retirement
- early retirement pensioner
- retirement annuity contract
- retirement annuity plan
- retirement community
- retirement home
- retirement syndrome
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