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Employees

/ɪmˈplɔɪiz/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Individuals who work for another person or organization in exchange for payment.

    "The company has over 500 employees working in various departments."
  2. 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."

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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.

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