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vitalizio

life annuity

noun vee-tah-LEET-tsyoh Rare
People & Society Money

Origin: From Latin vitalis (of life), via Italian vita.

Also means

lifetime pension

Usage Note

Vitalizio refers to a payment or benefit that lasts for someone's lifetime — often the generous pensions historically received by Italian parliamentarians, a point of political controversy. Do not confuse with vitale (vital/essential). The plural is vitalizi. In everyday speech it often carries a negative connotation of unearned privilege.

Examples

"I parlamentari ricevono un vitalizio."

Natural Translation

Members of parliament receive a lifetime pension.

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