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employer

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/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ər/ · em-ploy-er

A person or organization that hires individuals for work.

Meanings

nounformal

A person or organization that hires individuals for work.

ایک شخص یا ادارہ جو افراد کو کام کے لیے ملازمت دیتا ہے۔

مالک ملازم

maalik mulazim

Formal: کام دینے والا

Synonyms

bossmanagersupervisorرئیسمنیجرنگران

Antonyms

employeeworkersubordinateملازمکام کرنے والاذیل

Common Collocations

  • employer-employee relationship
  • employer benefits
  • responsibilities of an employer

Example Sentences

The employer offered a competitive salary to attract skilled workers.

مالک نے ہنر مند مزدوروں کو اپنی طرف متوجہ کرنے کے لیے ایک معقول تنخواہ پیش کی۔

Maalik ne hunar mand mazdooron ko apni taraf mutwajjeh karne ke liye aik maqool tankhwa pesh ki.

An employer must ensure a safe working environment for employees.

ایک ملازم کو اپنے ملازمین کے لیے محفوظ کام کا ماحول یقینی بنانا چاہیے۔

Aik mulzim ko apne mulazmeen ke liye mehfooz kaam ka mahol yaqini banana chahiye.

Good communication between the employer and employees leads to better productivity.

مالک اور ملازمین کے درمیان اچھی مواصلات بہتر پیداواریت کی طرف لے جاتی ہے۔

Maalik aur mulazmeen ke darmiyan achi mulaqat behtar paidawariyat ki taraf le jati hai.

Easily Confused With

employee:An employer is the one who hires, while an employee is the one who works for an employer.

Word Family

employment
nounملازمت
employ
verbملازمت دینا
employable
adjectiveملازمت کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that an employer employs people.

Visualize a boss handing out contracts to new hires.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "employare" — to use, to engage

First known use: 14th century

The term 'employer' originated from the Latin word 'employare' meaning 'to employ'. It was adapted into Middle English in the 14th century and became widely used in the context of employment.