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retd

retd

9.3
Letters after a person's name that show they are no longer working in that job
  • adjective
  • Indian
translation icon : jubilado
  • The award was presented to Dr. Evans, retd, for his years of service.

Examples

  • General Thompson, retd, gave a speech at the military reunion.

  • You may see the abbreviation retd after the names of former officials in documents.

  • Mr. Smith, a retd teacher, volunteers at the local school.

  • Dr. Johnson is a retd physician now enjoying travel.

  • General Thompson, retd, gave a speech at the military reunion.

  • The award was presented to Dr. Evans, retd, for his years of service.

  • Mr. Smith, retd, enjoys mentoring young teachers in his community.

Synonyms

retired
vsretd
5 1.1

No longer working, usually because of age or after a long career

is the abbreviated form used after a name rather than the full word
ret.
vsretd
  • Formal
6.1

Placed after a name or title to show the person no longer holds that job

is written without a final period and ends with an extra letter

Surface Forms

retd positive

Etymology

The short form retd comes from the word retired, from retire, which means 'to leave a job' or 'stop working in a role'. So when you see retd after a person's name, it shows they have left their job or position and are no longer serving in that role.