paraprofessional
para·pro·fes·sion·al
noun \-prə-ˈfesh-nəl, -ˈfe-shə-nəl\Definition of PARAPROFESSIONAL
: a trained aide who assists a professional person (as a teacher or doctor)
— paraprofessional adjective
See Examples of PARAPROFESSIONAL
- There is at least one paraprofessional in each classroom.
First Known Use of PARAPROFESSIONAL
1965
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