employer
English meaning: Employer
Definition
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
Example
“Her employer agreed to let her work from home two days a week.”
Another example: “A good employer invests in the training and wellbeing of its staff.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A neutral noun for a person or organization that pays others for their work. Common in business, law, and HR contexts ('a fair employer'). Directly opposed to 'employee'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'emploier' (to use, apply), from Latin 'implicare' (to enfold, involve); plus the agent suffix '-er'; the modern sense dates to the 17th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- former employer
- prospective employer
- employer of choice
- current employer
- employer contributions
- good employer
Word Forms
employ (v); employed; employing; employer (n); employee (n); employment (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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