Definition

A person who is temporarily assigned to work in a different job or organization, usually for a specific period.

Example

The company sent a secondee to the international office to help with the project.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new secondee at work?

No, I haven't! Who is it?

It's someone from the marketing team, and they're here for a few months.

That sounds interesting! I hope they bring some fresh ideas.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Secondee is derived from the French word 'seconde', meaning second, which comes from the Latin 'secundus', meaning following or second. The suffix '-ee' indicates a person who is the recipient of an action. Therefore, a secondee refers to a person who is sent to another place or organization, typically for a temporary assignment, following the lead of another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'second' as someone who is 'following' in a role, and the '-ee' means a person involved in that action. A secondee is someone who is sent to follow or assist in a different position.

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