trainee
|train/ee|
B1
/treɪˈniː/
person in training
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trainee' originates from the English word 'train,' with the suffix '-ee' indicating a person who is the recipient of an action.
Historical Evolution
'train' transformed into 'trainee' by adding the suffix '-ee,' which is used to denote someone who is the object of an action.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'someone who is being trained,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is being trained for a particular job or profession.
The company hired several trainees to learn the ropes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 21:51