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employer-centric

|em-ploy-er-cen-tric|

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/ɪmˈplɔɪər ˈsɛntrɪk/

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/ɪmˈplɔɪə ˈsɛntrɪk/

focused on employers

Etymology
Etymology Information

'employer-centric' originates from the combination of 'employer' and the suffix '-centric', where 'employer' refers to a person or organization that hires people, and '-centric' means focused on or centered around.

Historical Evolution

'employer' comes from the Middle English 'employour', derived from the Old French 'employeur', and '-centric' is derived from the Latin 'centrum', meaning center.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'centric' meant 'centered around', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on the needs, preferences, or interests of employers.

The new policy is employer-centric, aiming to reduce costs for businesses.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45