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protirement

The English word “protirement” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Early retirement from professional work with the positive idea of pursuing something more fulfilling.

Etymology

Blend of pro- + retirement; coined by Arthur Godfrey, according to the article Let's Protire, The American Mercury, January 1961.

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