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Finnish
Etymology
luottamus + henkilö
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈluo̯tːɑmusˌheŋkilø/,
- Rhymes: -eŋkilø
- Hyphenation(key): luot‧tamus‧henki‧lö
Noun
luottamushenkilö
- shop steward
- A person who is elected to serve as a member of a council, board, subcommittee or other decision-making organ in a municipality, association, foundation etc.
Usage notes
- Not having the connotation of referring specifically to a male or female, this word is regarded as recommendable over luottamusmies and luottamusnainen, but especially the shop stewards of both sexes continue to be referred to as luottamusmies.
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