plural employers
: a person or company that has people who do work for wages or a salary : a person or company that has employees
It was the employer's responsibility to improve workplace safety.
Your travel expenses should be paid for by your employer.
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“Employer.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/employer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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