Most senior
Oldest and most senior are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oldest" instead an adjective phrase "Most senior".
Oldest
Most senior and oldest are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Most senior" instead an adjective "Oldest".
Both terms in one sentence
- In Kingsman: The Secret Service, Arthur, the oldest and most senior of the Kingsmen, is secretly one of Valentine's willing converts.
Source: Mole in Charge -
The Mole: Arthur, the oldest and most senior of the Kingsmen, is secretly one of Valentine's willing converts.
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For most, their primary responsibilities relate to the various British orders of chivalry; of these, Black Rod is responsible for the oldest one (the Order of the Garter) and is thus considered most senior.
Source: Staff of Authority
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