staffer
|staff/er|
B2
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/ˈstæfər/
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/ˈstɑːfə/
member of a staff
Etymology
Etymology Information
'staffer' originates from the word 'staff', which comes from Old English 'stæf', meaning 'stick' or 'support'.
Historical Evolution
'staff' evolved from the Old English word 'stæf' and eventually became the modern English word 'staffer' to denote a member of a staff.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'staff' referred to a stick or support, but over time it evolved to mean a group of people working together, and 'staffer' specifically refers to an individual in that group.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is a member of a staff, especially in a professional or organizational context.
The staffer was responsible for organizing the event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35