What does "full-timer" mean?

One who is employed, or otherwise engaged in an activity, on a full-time basis.

What is a synonym for "full-timer"?

Common synonyms include: whole-timer.

Full-timer

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
One who is employed, or otherwise engaged in an activity, on a full-time basis.
"Based at BTP's London headquarters, Russell's team of three full-timers in the drone unit are responsible for overseeing the safety of drones in support of police officers."

Synonyms

All synonyms

whole-timer

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"Based at BTP's London headquarters, Russell's team of three full-timers in the drone unit are responsible for overseeing the safety of drones in support of police officers."

Etymology

From full-time + -er.

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