part-timer
/,pɑ:t'taimə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who works fewer hours than a full-time employee: A "part-timer" is someone employed to work for a portion of the standard or full-time working hours, such as a few days a week or fewer hours per day.
Usage
- The term "part-timer" is used to describe an individual's employment status, contrasting with "full-timer." It is commonly used in workplace, economic, and casual contexts.
- It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- The cafe employs several part-timers to cover the weekend shifts.
- As a student, she works as a part-timer at the library.
- The company is hiring more part-timers for the holiday season.
Advanced Usage
- "Part-timer" vs. "Full-timer": This distinction is fundamental in discussing labor markets, benefits eligibility, and work schedules.
- Economic Context: Often discussed in terms of workforce flexibility, job market trends, and employment statistics.
Variants and Related Words
- Part-time (adjective or adverb): Relating to or involving less than the full, standard, or customary working time.
- She has a part-time job. (adjective)
- He works part-time. (adverb)
- Full-timer (noun): Someone who works the standard or customary full number of hours.
Synonyms
- Part-time worker: A more formal equivalent.
- Temporary worker / Temp: May overlap, but "temp" often implies a short-term contract, not necessarily part-time hours.
- Casual employee: In some contexts, this can refer to irregular or part-time work.
Antonyms
- Full-timer: A person employed for the standard full number of working hours.
- Permanent employee: Often implies full-time status, but not exclusively.
Related Phrases
- Part-time hours: The schedule worked by a part-timer.
- She is only available for part-time hours.
- Part-time position / role: A job designed for a part-timer.
- They advertised a part-time position in administration.
Noun
- someone who works less than the customary or standard time