Stipendiary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /staɪˈpɛndjəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stipendiary is an adjective meaning Receiving a stipend.
Meaning
Receiving a stipend.
More Meanings
- One who receives a stipend.
Example Sentences
I confess I have stipendiaries; they are the poor of Christ's flock; a treasure which I am well used in amassing.
Delhi, the capital of the Great Mogul, fell into the hands of the English, and the emperor himself became a stipendiary of a company of merchants.
Now, to become a stipendiary editor of a New-Year's Gift-Book is not to be thought of, nor could I agree to work for any quantity of supply to such a publication.
His father, Mr. Justice Harley, died in his promising son's College term, bequeathing him nothing but his legal complexion, and Adrian became stipendiary officer in his uncles household.
Word Forms
- stipendiaries
Synonyms for stipendiary
Depending on context, synonyms include stipendiarist, remunerative, paid, compensated, remunerated, salaried.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salaried, paid, paying, remunerative, compensable, compensated.
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