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Seniority vs Eldest - What's the difference?

seniority | eldest |

As a noun seniority

is 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.

As a adjective eldest is

(old); greatest in age or seniority.

seniority

English

Noun

  • 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.
    • It's an old-fashioned company, with parking spaces and other perks doled out on the basis of seniority .

    Synonyms

    * (l)

    Related terms

    * senior

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    eldest

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (old); greatest in age or seniority.
    • eldest son
  • (card games) Receiving cards from the dealer first, before any other players.

    • Usage notes

    The normal superlative of old'' is oldest. The irregular form ''eldest is sometimes used with family members, but it is otherwise rare.

    Synonyms

    * oldest