Definition

A person who is learning a job or skill under the guidance of a trainer or instructor.

Example

The company hired several trainees to help with the new project.

Conversation

I just met the new trainee at work today.

Oh really? How did that go?

She seems really eager to learn and fit in with the team.

That's great! A positive trainee can really make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Trainee** → It is formed from "train" (from Old French *traïner*, meaning to drag or pull) and "-ee" (a suffix used to indicate a person who is the recipient of an action). A trainee is a person who is being trained or pulled along in their learning process.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'pulled along' in their learning journey — 'train' means to drag or pull, and '-ee' indicates a person receiving that action.

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