Definition

A person who has been chosen or assigned to a specific job or position.

Example

The appointee will start their new role next week.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new appointee for the committee?

Yeah, I heard it's someone with a lot of experience!

I hope the appointee brings fresh ideas to the table.

Me too! It will be interesting to see how they influence things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Appointee is formed from "appoint" (from Old French *apointier*, meaning to assign or designate) and "-ee" (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). The word refers to a person who has been assigned or designated to a position or task.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has been 'assigned' ('appoint') to a role, and the '-ee' indicates that this person is the one receiving that assignment.

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