full-time employee
/ˈfʊltaim ˈɛmplɔɪi/ · full·time·em·ploy·ee
noun
- A person who is employed by an organization or company for a standard number of hours per week, typically 35-40 hours. The company has a full-time employee in the marketing department.
- A person who is employed by an organization or company on a permanent basis, as opposed to a contract or temporary basis. The university has a full-time employee in the IT department who is responsible for maintaining the network infrastructure.
adjective
- Relating to or involving a standard number of hours per week, typically 35-40 hours. The company offers full-time benefits to its employees.
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Did you know? The concept of full-time employment has been around since ancient civilizations, with the ancient Greeks and Romans employing people for specific tasks and periods of time.