Personnel — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌpər-sə-ˈnel/ per·son·nel

Meaning & Definition of Personnel

Personnel (noun)

  1. a body of persons usually employed (as in a factory or organization)
  2. persons
  3. a division of an organization concerned with personnel

Personnel (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a body of persons at work or available for work

    "we finally have enough personnel to start that big project"

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Personnel

The most common words with a similar meaning to Personnel:

Origin & Etymology of Personnel

French, from German Personale, Personal, from Medieval Latin personale, from Late Latin, neuter of personalis personal

First known use: 1814

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Personnel

Words & Phrases Containing Personnel

Frequently Asked Questions about Personnel

What does "Personnel" mean?

"Personnel" means a body of persons usually employed (as in a factory or organization). As a noun, it is defined as: a body of persons usually employed (as in a factory or organization).

What is another word for "Personnel"?

Other words for "Personnel" include force, help, labor force, manpower, pool, staff and workforce. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Personnel" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Personnel"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Personnel". Common alternatives include force, help, labor force, manpower, pool, staff and workforce.

How do you use "Personnel" in a sentence?

Examples of "Personnel" in a sentence: "we finally have enough personnel to start that big project".

Is "Personnel" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Personnel" is a noun.

Is "Personnel" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Personnel" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Personnel"?

"Personnel" is pronounced /ˌpər-sə-ˈnel/ and divided into syllables as per·son·nel.

What is the origin of the word "Personnel"?

"Personnel" comes from French, from German Personale, Personal, from Medieval Latin personale, from Late Latin, neuter of personalis personal. First known use: 1814.