stipendiary
pronunciation
How to pronounce stipendiary in British English:
UK [staɪˈpendiəri]
How to pronounce stipendiary in American English:
US [staɪˈpendieri]
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- Noun:
- paid magistrate (appointed by the Home Secretary) dealing with police cases
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- Adjective:
- pertaining to or of the nature of a stipend or allowance
- receiving or eligible for compensation
- for which money is paid
Word Origin
- stipendiary (adj.)
- 1540s, from Latin stipendiarius, from stipendium (see stipend).
Example
- 1. What were they stipendiary you , if you don 't mind my asking ?
- 2. A paying job ; remunerative work ; salaried employment ; stipendiary services .