Definition

A person who is hired to work for a company or organization in exchange for payment.

Example

The company is looking to hire a new employe to help with the project.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new employe at the café?

Yeah, I met her yesterday; she seems really nice!

I hope she gets along well with everyone there.

Me too! A friendly employe makes such a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Employe** → The word 'employe' comes from the Old French 'employé', which is the past participle of 'employer', meaning to use or to employ. The root 'employ' itself derives from the Latin 'implicare', meaning to involve or to fold in. Thus, 'employe' refers to a person who is involved or engaged in work or a task.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'involved' in work — 'employe' means a person who is engaged in a job or task.

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