is similar to
used of the older of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a father from his son
"Bill Adams, Sr."
is similar to
of the elder of two boys with the same family name
"Jones major"
is similar to
having precedence (especially because of longer service)
"precedential treatment for senior members of the firm"
is similar to
having a higher rank
"superior officer"
see also
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
"his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?"
is an attribute of
higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service