adjective
- not relating to or involving a professional career; temporary or short-term in nature
Usage: often used in military or government contexts
Examples
- The military hired noncareer personnel for the temporary assignment.
- She took a noncareer position while deciding on her future plans.
- Noncareer employees typically receive different benefits than permanent staff.
- The agency relies on both career and noncareer workers.
- His noncareer status meant he could leave the job without long-term commitment.
- The government office employed several noncareer appointees.