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Seniority Antonym

Description:

Seniority antonym refers to a concept in which the antonym for a particular word or phrase is based on the hierarchical order or precedence within a group. It relates to the use of contrasting terms to denote varying levels of seniority or authority.

Sense 1 - Noun:

In the context of employment or organizational structure, seniority antonym refers to the use of opposing terms to indicate levels of experience or length of service within a particular hierarchy.

Example sentence: In this company, the term "junior executive" is the seniority antonym to the position of "senior executive."

Sense 2 - Adjective:

In a broader usage, seniority antonym can also refer to the use of contrasting terms to denote varying levels of seniority or authority in any given context or social group.

Example sentence: Within the family, the terms "eldest" and "youngest" serve as the seniority antonyms, highlighting the birth order of siblings.

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