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Definition of trainee

trainee

/ˌtreɪˈniː/
train · ee
Plural:trainees
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• noun

1

A person who is undergoing training for a particular job, profession, or skill.

Example

"Each new trainee is paired with an experienced mentor during their first month at the firm."

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• Rhymes for trainee

• Nearby Words

train
trainability
trainable
trainee
traineeship
trainer
training

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by combining the verb 'train' (ultimately from Old French 'trainer', meaning 'to draw or drag') with the French-derived passive suffix '-ee', denoting a person who undergoes a specific action.

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