C1nounformal3K

Personnel

UK /["/ˌpɜːsəˈnel/"]/US /["/ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/"]/

Definition

the people who work for an organization or one of the armed forces

In simple words: The people who work for an organization.

Examples

The company hired additional personnel to manage the increased workload.
All personnel must wear their identification badges while on the premises.
Personnel from the IT department will be available to resolve technical issues.
The military personnel were deployed to the border to maintain security.
Hospital personnel are trained to handle emergency situations efficiently.

Usage notes

Used mainly in business or official contexts to refer to staff or employees. Avoid using in casual conversations, as it may sound too formal.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'person' in the word; it represents people in a team.

Collocations

experienced
professional
qualified
be in
work in
department
office
director

Synonyms

staff
employees
workforce
human resources
team

Antonyms

outsiders
public
nonstaff

Common mistakes

Confusing with 'personal', which refers to individual or private matters.
Using 'personnel' as a singular noun, whereas it is always plural.