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Administrative Staff

/ədˈmɪnɪstrətɪv stæf/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A group of individuals responsible for the administrative tasks within an organization.

    "The administrative staff ensured that all paperwork was completed on time."
  2. 2

    Personnel who provide support services to management and other departments.

    "The administrative staff played a crucial role in coordinating the annual conference."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'administrative' originates from the Latin 'administrare', meaning 'to manage or direct', while 'staff' comes from the Old English 'stæf', meaning 'stick or rod', which evolved to signify a group of people assisting in a task. The combination reflects a modern organizational structure from the late 19th century.

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