Word Type

Noun

The word "receptionist" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

dentist desk doctor

Capable Of

answer telephone book guests forward call to forward telephone calls to else page guest page representative page visitor

Derived From

reception

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

secretarial assistant secretary

Type Of (IsA)

administrative staff person secretary

Related Terms

receipt receive receptacle receptive receptor

Related Terms

employee receipt receive receptacle receptive receptor secretary visitor

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