recruiter

American  

[ri-kroo-ter] / rɪˈkru tər /

noun

1. someone who engages in finding, attracting, or enlisting employees, new members, students, athletes, etc..

   For all his failings as a head football coach, his predecessor had been an excellent recruiter, and many of his players were potential stars.

   If you are underage, a military recruiter will require your parents' permission before you can enlist.

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Etymology

Origin of recruiter

recruit ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

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