Seniorship
/ˈsiː.njər.ʃɪp/noun
The position or rank of being senior; senior status.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, seniority was linked to authority, with elders often seen as the bearers of sacred knowledge and tradition.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
senior
“older, elder”
Old French
Old French
seniour
“master, lord, elder”
Middle English
Middle English
senior
“older person, elder”
14th Century
Old French
seniorité
“the state of being senior”
Modern English
English
seniorship
“the state or rank of being a senior”
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