employees
Translation
employees, staff, workers
Examples
The company has over 100 employees.
The company has over 100 employees.
All employees must attend the meeting.
All employees must attend the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
employees of ((a company)) people who work for (a company) The employees of this company are very skilled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: staff, workers, personnel; Antonyms: employers
Etymology
From French 'employer' (to make use of). The suffix '-ee' denotes a person who is the recipient of an action (being employed).
Memory Tips
Think of 'employ-EEs' as the pEoplE who are employed. The double 'e' often signifies the person receiving the action (like trainee, interviewee).