De sollicitant
Example: De sollicitant bereidde zich goed voor op het belangrijke gesprek.
Definition
"De sollicitant" refers to the person who applies for a job or position by submitting an application and is often involved in interviews and assessments during the hiring process.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de sollicitant" comes from the Latin verb 'sollicitare,' meaning 'to disturb or urge.' It evolved to describe someone who earnestly seeks or requests something, such as employment. Did you know? The word carries the same root as 'solicit' in English.
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"De sollicitant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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