noun

appointee

appointee, nominee

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.

((an)) appointee a person who is chosen for a job The new appointee will start next month.

Synonyms: nominee, delegate, designee

From 'appoint' + '-ee' (recipient of an action). 'Appoint' means to assign a job or role.

An employ**ee** is someone who is employed. An appoint**ee** is someone who is appointed.

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