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Employers Good People Work Largest Noun Bre ɪmˈplɔɪə(R

Word employer
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ɪmˈplɔɪə(r) / NAmE / ɪmˈplɔɪər /
Example
  • they're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
  • one of the largest employers in the area
  • he sued his employer for personal injuries.
  • the action forced the employers to improve their pay offer.
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employer

(noun)BrE / ɪmˈplɔɪə(r) / NAmE / ɪmˈplɔɪər /
  1. a person or company that pays people to work for them
    • They're very good employers (= they treat the people that work for them well).
    • one of the largest employers in the area

    Extra Examples

    • He sued his employer for personal injuries.
    • The action forced the employers to improve their pay offer.
    • The hotel prides itself on being a good employer that treats its staff well.
    • employer contributions to pension plans
    • employer sanctions that penalize employers who hired unauthorized workers
    • one of the region’s major employers
    • the use of illegal workers by unscrupulous employers
    • They’re one of the largest employers in the area.
    • They’re very good employers.
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