World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesEmployees
/ɪmˈplɔɪiz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Individuals who work for another person or organization in exchange for payment.
"The company has over 500 employees working in various departments." - 2
A person who is hired to perform a specific job or task.
"Each employee is expected to adhere to the company's code of conduct."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'employees' originates from the French word 'employé', which means 'one who is employed'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the rise of formal employment structures during the Industrial Revolution.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Employees"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Employees" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
employés
Transliteration: ɑ̃plwa.je
"L'entreprise compte plus de 500 employés."
Mitarbeiter
Transliteration: ˈmɪtaʁˌbaɪ̯tɐ
"Das Unternehmen hat über 500 Mitarbeiter."
dipendenti
Transliteration: di.penˈdenti
"L'azienda ha più di 500 dipendenti."
empleados
Transliteration: em.ple.a.ðos
"La empresa tiene más de 500 empleados."
empregados
Transliteration: ẽpɾeˈɡadus
"A empresa tem mais de 500 empregados."
कर्मचारी
Transliteration: karmachari
"कंपनी में 500 से अधिक कर्मचारी हैं।"
员工
Transliteration: yuángōng
"公司有超过500名员工。"
직원
Transliteration: jigwon
"회사는 500명 이상의 직원을 보유하고 있습니다."
従業員
Transliteration: jūgyōin
"会社には500人以上の従業員がいます。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA central public space in a town, often used for gatherings, markets, and events.
The practice of promoting products or services using digital channels to reach consumers.
A form of marketing that relies on traditional media channels such as print, television, radio, and direct mail.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Employees"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.