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employee-oriented

|em-ploy-ee-or-i-ent-ed|

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/ɪmˈplɔɪiː ˈɔːrientɪd/

focused on employees

Etymology
Etymology Information

'employee-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'employee' and 'oriented'. 'Employee' originates from the French word 'employé', meaning 'one who is employed'. 'Oriented' comes from the Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.

Historical Evolution

'Employee' evolved from the Old French 'employé', while 'oriented' evolved from the Latin 'orientare'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'oriented' meant 'aligned or directed towards', and in combination with 'employee', it evolved to mean 'focused on employees'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on the needs, well-being, and development of employees.

The company has an employee-oriented culture that prioritizes staff satisfaction.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45