noun. A trained worker who is not a member of a given profession but assists a professional.

adjective. Of or performing the work of a paraprofessional.

noun. A person who is trained to assist a professional.

adjective. Of or relating to this assistance.

noun. a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional

"In that incident, an unidentified staff member described as a paraprofessional used masking tape to cover a student's mouth."

assistant  help  helper  supporter  

legal assistant  paralegal  paramedic  paramedical  

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