Leaver: meaning, definitions and examples

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leaver

 

[ ˈliːvər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person leaving

A leaver is an individual who departs from a particular place, organization, or situation, often used in the context of employment or education. The term can also refer to someone who has completed certain stages of their education, especially in British contexts where 'A-level leavers' are recognized. It can imply someone choosing to exit rather than being dismissed.

Synonyms

departing, exiter, graduate

Examples of usage

  • She is a leaver from the company after ten years.
  • The school held a farewell party for the leavers.
  • Many leavers head straight to university.
  • As a recent leaver, he found the job market challenging.

Translations

Translations of the word "leaver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deixador

🇮🇳 छोड़ने वाला

🇩🇪 Verlasser

🇮🇩 pengunduran

🇺🇦 залишаючий

🇵🇱 opuszczający

🇯🇵 離脱者

🇫🇷 quitteur

🇪🇸 abandonador

🇹🇷 ayrılan

🇰🇷 탈퇴자

🇸🇦 مغادر

🇨🇿 odcházející

🇸🇰 odchádzajúci

🇨🇳 离开者

🇸🇮 odhajajoči

🇮🇸 ferðarmaður

🇰🇿 кетуші

🇬🇪 გამტანი

🇦🇿 tərk edən

🇲🇽 abandonador

Word origin

The term 'leaver' originates from the verb 'leave', which comes from the Old English 'leafan', meaning 'to let remain' or 'allow to remain'. Over time, it evolved to convey the act of departing or getting away from a specific place or situation. The noun form 'leaver' emerged to specifically signify a person who is leaving, particularly in formal contexts such as education and employment. The use of the word gained traction in the 20th century, often referring to students who finish their schooling and enter the workforce or higher education. In recent times, 'leaver' has been adopted in various sectors to refer to employees exiting a company, highlighting a shift in workplace culture and employee mobility, especially in the gig economy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,099, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.