Synonyms

paraprofessional

American

[par-uh-pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / ˌpær ə prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /

noun

a person trained to assist a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or other professional, but not licensed to practice in the profession.

adjective

of or relating to paraprofessionals.

Etymology

Origin of paraprofessional

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

Vocabulary lists containing paraprofessional

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Example Sentences

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Nearly 1 in 3 of these types of workers are immigrants, according to the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2019

The carve-out of these workers is not surprising, says Abby Marquand, director of policy research at the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, a nonprofit advocacy organization.

From Time • Sep. 15, 2014

As many as 800,000 workers offer in-home services under such private arrangements, according to the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, a nonprofit home-care advocacy group.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2013

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