salary
UK: ˈsæləri | US: ˈsæləri
n. a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee
salary = sal<salt> + ary<noun suffix>
- sal (from Latin salarium, originally "money given to Roman soldiers to buy salt," reflecting salt's historical value as a preservative and commodity).
- ary (a suffix forming nouns indicating "related to" or "pertaining to").
Etymology Origin:
The word salary traces back to the Latin salarium, which referred to a soldier's allowance for purchasing salt (sal). Salt was a vital commodity in ancient times, used for food preservation and trade. Over time, salarium evolved to signify general payment for services, detached from its literal connection to salt but retaining the symbolic link to sustenance and value.
Her annual salary increased after the promotion.
The company offers competitive salaries to attract top talent.
He negotiated his salary before accepting the job offer.
Teachers in this district earn a modest salary.
The internship provides valuable experience but no salary.