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telephonist

Pronunciation: /tɪˈlɛf(ə)nɪst/

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Definition of telephonist

noun

British

an operator of a switchboard.

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Nearby words

telephone exchange
telephone number
telephone operator
telephone pole
telephone tag
telephonist
telephony
telephoto
telepic
teleplay
teleport

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kempt

/ kɛm(p)t

adjective

maintained in a neat and clean condition …

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