salary
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.sal·a·ry
noun \ˈsal-rē, ˈsa-lə-\ plural sal·a·ries
Definition of SALARY
: fixed compensation paid regularly for services
— sal·a·ried \-rēd\ adjective
See Examples of SALARY
- She was offered a salary of $50,000 a year.
- Employees receive an annual increase in salary.
Origin of SALARY
Middle English salarie, from Anglo-French, from Latin salarium pension, salary, from neuter of salarius of salt, from sal salt — more at salt
First Known Use: 13th century
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