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Definition retired in British English

retired adjective

adjective
/rɪˈtaɪə(r)d/
1

no longer working because you have reached the age where you are officially too old to work

Example

My father's retired now.

Example

a retired couple

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1.1

no longer working in a job or career, especially after having worked in it for most of your life

Example

a retired teacher/general/businessman

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Definition retired in British English