Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

paymaster

Noun

/ˈpeɪˌmɑːstər/

Definition

A person or organization responsible for paying employees or contractors.

Examples

The paymaster ensured that all employees received their salaries on time.
As a paymaster for the project, she handled all financial transactions related to the workforce.
The government appointed a new paymaster to streamline the payment process for contractors.

Meaning

The term ‘paymaster’ refers to someone who has the authority to issue payments, particularly in a workplace or contractual context. Paymasters manage the financial aspects of compensating workers for their services.