personnel
|per-son-nel|
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/ˌpɜːrsəˈnɛl/
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/ˌpɜːsəˈnɛl/
staff
Etymology
Etymology Information
'personnel' originates from French, specifically the word 'personnel', where 'personne' meant 'person'.
Historical Evolution
'personnel' changed from the French word 'personnel' and eventually became the modern English word 'personnel'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to people', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'staff or employees'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the people who work for an organization or are engaged in a specific activity.
The company is looking to hire new personnel for the upcoming project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39