paraprofessional

[ par-uh-pruh-fesh-uh-nl ]
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noun
  1. a person trained to assist a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or other professional, but not licensed to practice in the profession.

adjective
  1. of or relating to paraprofessionals.

Origin of paraprofessional

1
First recorded in 1965–70; para-1 + professional

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