Added 9 October 2026
retirement
/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ noun
In Latin: sēcessus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about retirement at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The state of being retired from one's business or occupation.
- Withdrawal from your position or occupation.
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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.
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