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Joiner

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

    A person who joins things together, especially in carpentry.

    "The joiner skillfully crafted the wooden furniture."
  2. 2

    A person who is part of a group or organization.

    "As a new joiner, she was eager to meet her colleagues."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'joiner' originates from the Middle English term 'joiner', which is derived from the Old French 'joignier', meaning 'to join'. This term has evolved over centuries to denote a craftsman who constructs wooden structures by joining pieces together.

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