Definition

A person who builds and maintains professional relationships with others, often for business or career purposes.

Example

As a successful networker, she always knows the right people to connect with for new opportunities.

Conversation

Did you meet any interesting people at the conference?

Yeah, there were a lot of great networkers there.

I’ve heard that being a good networker can really help your career.

Absolutely! It opens up so many opportunities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Networker → It is formed from "network" (from Middle English *netwerk*, meaning a system of interconnected people or things) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A networker is a person who engages in creating or maintaining a network of connections.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'network' as a system of connections and remember that a 'networker' is someone who builds and maintains those connections.

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