staffer

American  

[staf-er, stah-fer] / ˈstæf ər, ˈstɑ fər /

noun

1. a member of a staff of employees or coworkers.

2. Journalism. an editorial employee, especially a writer.

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staffer British  

/ ˈstɑːfə /

noun

1. informal a member of staff, esp, in journalism, of editorial staff

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Etymology

Origin of staffer

First recorded in 1680–90; staff ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Homan stressed that ICE agents would provide support where possible, so that TSA staffers could better fulfill specialized positions.

From Los Angeles Times

At least two career staffers at the FDA whose work includes compounding drugs said they learned of the health secretary’s plans to take action on peptides only from his appearance on Rogan’s podcast.

From The Wall Street Journal

After working as a legislative staffer and serving a stint at Common Cause, the good-government lobbying group, Alexander took over the California Voter Foundation in 1994.

From Los Angeles Times

In a March 4 letter to Bianco, the attorney general cited Bianco’s plan to use sheriff’s department staffers, “who are not trained and have no experience,” to count the ballots.

From Los Angeles Times

Keeping rates unchanged while inflation rises means real rates fall, making monetary policy even easier, notes William English, a former top Fed staffer who is now at Yale University.

From The Wall Street Journal

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