Meaning
A person, firm or other entity which pays for or hires the services of another person.
Synonyms
person of caucasian descent
wealthy person 3
someone hunting for workers
one’s husband
employer of labour
proprietor of enterprise
ordering party
customer
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ɚ/
Etymology
In summary
From employ + -er, first attested in the late 16th century. Compare French employeur.
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