employer-funded
|em-ploy-er-fund-ed|
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/ɪmˈplɔɪər ˈfʌndɪd/
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/ɪmˈplɔɪə ˈfʌndɪd/
employer-financed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'employer-funded' originates from the combination of 'employer' and 'funded', where 'employer' refers to a person or organization that hires people, and 'funded' means provided with financial resources.
Historical Evolution
'employer' comes from the Old French word 'employeur', and 'funded' is derived from the Latin word 'fundus', meaning 'bottom' or 'base'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'funded' meant 'provided with a base or foundation', but over time it evolved to mean 'provided with financial resources'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
financed or paid for by an employer.
The company offers employer-funded health insurance.
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Last updated: 2025/04/07 04:14