recruiter
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3.5
- noun
- /rɪˈkruːtər/
:
reclutador
- During my visit to the military fair, I spoke with a recruiter who explained the various enlistment options available.
- military recruiters
- Army recruiter
So we did that in about that same time, the Navy recruiters had switched out and there was a new recruiter by the name of Henry Horne.
- So we did that in about that same time, the Navy recruiters had switched out and there was a new recruiter by the name of Henry Horne.
Examples
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A military recruiter spots Forrest and steps up to him.
Fiction book (1994) -
We went in, and I introduced myself and John to the black sergeant who was the recruiter on duty.
Academic text (1992) -
I still want to give that Air Force recruiter a call.
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The Navy wants me to be a recruiter there.
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They're gonna send a recruiter by to talk to you.
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My army recruiter was looking to make his quota.
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The National Guard recruiter next door is advertising the tuition benefits available to TMCC students.
Academic text (1995) -
Faircloth says he walked to an Army recruiter's office the very next day.
Blog text (29) -
I'll wait till he's 18 and take him down to the recruiters.
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Dad, this Army recruiter who came to our school, he said they got a tank now, the M60, can drive right through a steel and concrete building.
Synonyms
1
7.6
A soldier who encourages people to join the army
How Senior
1
7.6
19
3.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Recruiter comes from re- 'again' and a root meaning 'grow', the same idea behind increase. So a military recruiter is someone who 'grows' the army by bringing new people into service.