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employer-oriented

|em-ploy-er-o-ri-en-ted|

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/ɪmˈplɔɪər ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/

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/ɪmˈplɔɪə ˈɔːrɪɛntɪd/

focused on employer needs

Etymology
Etymology Information

'employer-oriented' is a compound word formed from 'employer' and 'oriented'. 'Employer' originates from Middle English 'employour', from Old French 'employeur', meaning 'one who employs'. 'Oriented' comes from the Latin 'orientare', meaning 'to arrange or align'.

Historical Evolution

'Employer' evolved from the Old French 'employeur' to the modern English 'employer'. 'Oriented' transformed from the Latin 'orientare' to the modern English 'oriented'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'employer' meant 'one who employs', and 'oriented' meant 'to arrange or align'. Together, they evolved to mean 'focused on the needs of employers'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

focused on or designed to meet the needs and preferences of employers.

The training program is employer-oriented, ensuring that participants gain skills that are in high demand.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45