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Word: Ancillary
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century: from Latin ancillaris, from ancilla ‘maidservant’
anˈsɪləri
providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.
Short Definition:providing necessary support to primary activities or operation of organization
Examples:- ancillary staff
Word: Ancillary
Speech Type: Noun
anˈsɪləri
a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, system, etc.
Short Definition:person whose work provides necessary support to primary activities of organization
Examples:- the employment of specialist teachers and ancillaries
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