appointee
Translation
appointee, nominee
Examples
The new appointee will start next month.
The new appointee will start next month.
Grammar Patterns
a person who has been chosen for a job or position The new appointee will start next month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nominee, delegate, representative
Etymology
From the verb 'appoint' plus the suffix '-ee', which indicates the recipient of an action.
Memory Tips
Like 'employee', the suffix '-ee' often means 'a person who is...'. So, an appointee is a person who is appointed.