appointee
Translation
appointee, nominee
Examples
The new appointee will start next month.
The new appointee will start next month.
He is a presidential appointee to the board.
He is a presidential appointee to the board.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) appointee a person who is chosen for a job The new appointee will start next month.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nominee, delegate, designee
Etymology
From 'appoint' + '-ee' (recipient of an action). 'Appoint' means to assign a job or role.
Memory Tips
An employ**ee** is someone who is employed. An appoint**ee** is someone who is appointed.