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superannuation

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually admi

ˈs(j)ʉːpəˌɹænjʉːˈæɪʃn̩Current151 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually administered by an independent entity; a pension.

Origin: From , from superannuated. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Superannuation payments have been withheld from contractors.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The number of people accessing income support payments has risen by two million in the past decade, with more Australians unable to work due to deteriorating mental and physical health.  #work #superannuation #federal #government”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(uncountable) The condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.

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  • “www.9news.com.au/national/mel... Stood down on full pay, annual leave, long service leave and superannuation continues to accrue. Nothing to stop them from taking other work! What a great deal!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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