personnel

/ˈpɜːr.sɒn.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

people employed in a particular job or organization

“The company’s personnel department handles all hiring and firing.”

2. noun

the staff or personnel of an organization

“The hospital’s personnel worked tirelessly to save the patient’s life.”

3. noun

a group of people employed in a particular activity

“The team was comprised of personnel from various countries.”

4. noun

a person employed in a particular capacity

“She was part of the school’s personnel as a teacher.”

5. noun

people employed in a particular job or organization, especially in a military or naval context

“The ship’s personnel worked together to navigate the storm.”

Synonyms

  • employees
  • staff

Antonyms

  • volunteers