paraprofessional

noun para·pro·fes·sion·al \-prə-ˈfesh-nəl, -ˈfe-shə-n^əl\

: a person whose job is to help a professional person (such as a teacher)

Full Definition of PARAPROFESSIONAL

: a trained aide who assists a professional person (as a teacher or doctor)

— paraprofessional adjective

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PARAPROFESSIONAL Defined for Kids

noun para·pro·fes·sion·al \ˌper-ə-prə-ˈfe-shə-n^əl\

: a person trained to assist a professional person (as a teacher)

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noun para·pro·fes·sion·al \-prə-ˈfesh-nəl, -ən-^əl\

: a trained aide who assists a professional person (as a doctor)

—paraprofessional adjective

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