The employee
Example: The employee works in the sales department daily
Definition
"The employee" refers to a person who is hired by a company or organization to perform specific duties or tasks in exchange for payment, often working under the direction of an employer. For example, the employee works in the sales department daily.
Etymology
The term "the employee" originates from the verb 'employ,' which comes from the Old French 'employer,' meaning to use or engage. The suffix '-ee' indicates the person receiving the action. Thus, an employee is someone who is employed or engaged by another to perform work.
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"The employee" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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