paraprofessional
[ 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.
Origin of paraprofessional
First recorded in 1965–70;
para-1 +
professional
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