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salaried

/ˈsæl.ɚ.id/
sal · a · ried
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• adjective

1

Receiving or yielding a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis rather than by the hour.

Example

"Salaried employees are generally expected to complete their work regardless of how many hours it takes each week."

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• Rhymes for salaried

• Nearby Words

salal
salamander
salami
salaried
salary
sale
salem

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the noun 'salary' plus the suffix '-ed'. 'Salary' derives from Anglo-French 'salarie' and Latin 'salarium', originally referring to a Roman soldier's allowance for the purchase of salt (from 'sal', meaning 'salt').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Salaried. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/salaried
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