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retired
adjective
: not working anymore : having ended your working or professional career
Full Definition of RETIRED
1
: secluded <a retired village>
2
: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career
3
: received by or due to one in retirement
— re·tired·ly \-ˈtī-rəd-lē, -ˈtī(-ə)rd-\ adverb
— re·tired·ness \-ˈtī(-ə)rd-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of RETIRED
1590
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retired
adjective re·tired \ri-ˈtīrd\
Definition of RETIRED for Kids
: not working at active duties or business <a retired teacher>
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