hakija
|ha-ki-ja|
B1
/ˈhɑkijɑ/
one who seeks/applies
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hakija' originates from Finnish, specifically the verb 'hakea', where the root 'hak-' meant 'to seek' and the suffix '-ja' meant 'one who' (agent).
Historical Evolution
'hakija' developed from the verb 'hakea' plus the agentive suffix '-ja' in Finnish, forming a noun that meant 'seeker' and later came to be used as 'applicant'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seeker' in a general sense, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'applicant' (someone who formally applies for something).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an applicant; a person who applies for something (e.g., a job, admission, a permit).
The hakija waited nervously outside the interview room.
Synonyms
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