Meaning
The money you get every month or year for the job you do.
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Word origin
From Latin salarium, a Roman soldier's allowance, a word linked to sal, meaning salt.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- salarium
- English cognates
- salt
Examples
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A salary is regular pay for a job.
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"Earn a salary" means to get money for your work.
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Salaries usually arrive monthly.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 10: salary, constantly, granny and 7 more words.