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What is the greek word for retired?

There isn't one single perfect Greek word for "retired" in the sense of having ended one's working career. The best translation depends on the nuance you want to convey. Here are a few options:

* Συνταξιούχος (syntaxiouhos): This literally means "pensioner" and is the most common and readily understood way to refer to someone who is retired. It emphasizes the receipt of a pension.

* Απόμαχος (apómachos): This means "discharged from service" or "retired from military service". While not strictly applicable to all retired individuals, it can be used figuratively.

* Σε ηλικία συνταξιοδότησης (se ilikiá syntaxiódótisis): This phrase means "at retirement age," describing someone's status rather than a state of being.

* You could also use descriptive phrases like έχει αποσυρθεί από την εργασία του (éχει aposyrthéi apó tin ergasía tou) which means "he/she has withdrawn from his/her work".

The best choice will depend on the context. For most situations, συνταξιούχος (syntaxiouhos) is the most appropriate and easily understood word.

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