staff-friendly
|staff/friend/ly|
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/stæf ˈfrɛndli/
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/stɑːf ˈfrɛndli/
supportive environment
Etymology
'staff-friendly' is a compound word formed from 'staff' and 'friendly'. 'Staff' originates from Old English 'stæf', meaning 'stick' or 'support', and 'friendly' comes from Old English 'freondlic', meaning 'kind' or 'helpful'.
'Staff' evolved from Old English 'stæf' to Middle English 'staff', maintaining its meaning of 'support'. 'Friendly' evolved from Old English 'freondlic' to Middle English 'frendly', retaining its meaning of 'kind'.
Initially, 'staff' referred to a 'stick' or 'support', but in modern usage, it refers to 'employees'. 'Friendly' has consistently meant 'kind' or 'helpful'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing an environment, policy, or practice that is considerate and supportive of staff needs and well-being.
The company implemented staff-friendly policies to improve employee satisfaction.
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Last updated: 2025/02/02 06:17