para-professional

par·a·pro·fes·sion·al

[par-uh-pruh-fesh-uh-nl]
noun
1.
a person trained to assist a doctor, lawyer, teacher, or other professional, but not licensed to practice in the profession.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to paraprofessionals.

Origin:
1965–70; para-1 + professional

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paraprofessional

noun
a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional 
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Para-professional is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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