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routineer

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rou·​ti·​neer | \ ˌrütəˈni(ə)r \
plural -s

Definition of routineer

: one that adheres to or insists on routine hacks and routineers were making the fascinating game of business and finance appear endlessly dull— M. S. Rukeyser

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First Known Use of routineer

1792, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for routineer

routine entry 1 + -eer

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The first known use of routineer was in 1792

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“Routineer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/routineer. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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