non-staff
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/nɑn stæf/
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/nɒn stɑːf/
not part of the regular staff
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-staff' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'staff' meaning 'a group of people employed by an organization'.
Historical Evolution
'non-staff' was formed by combining the prefix 'non-' with 'staff' to describe individuals not part of the regular workforce.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not part of the staff', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not part of the regular staff or workforce of an organization.
The non-staff members were invited to the meeting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45