HyperDic: paraprofessional

English > 1 sense of the word paraprofessional:
NOUNperson paraprofessionala trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional
English > paraprofessional: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional.
Narrowerparalegal, legal assistantA person with specialized training who assists lawyers
paramedic, paramedicalA person trained to assist medical professionals and to give emergency medical treatment
Broaderassistant, helper, help, supporterA person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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