paraprofessional
noun/ˌpærəprəˈfeʃənl/
/ˌpærəprəˈfeʃənl/
(North American English)- a person who has some experience in and training for a particular profession, but who is not yet qualified
- Teachers depend on paraprofessionals to assist with several important tasks.
- veterinary paraprofessionals, known as paravets
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