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noun
An individual who is formally employed by an organization (in contrast to an independent contractor who receives tax form 1099)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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Antonyms: none provided
History
From W-2 + employee. W-2 is the tax form given to employees.
