Entrymen

/ˈɛntrimən/ noun

Definition

Plural of entryman; multiple people who make entries or registrations.

Etymology

From entryman + -men (irregular plural of -man). This plural form follows English's traditional but increasingly archaic pattern of irregular noun pluralization based on gender-marked occupational terms.

Kelly Says

Entrymen is disappearing from English because both the '-man' suffix and irregular plurals feel old-fashioned, but it's still used in historical contexts, legal documents, and specialized administrative settings!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Plural form of entryman; -men suffix perpetuates masculine default for occupational groups, historically excluding women from professional identity and recognition.

Inclusive Usage

Use gender-neutral plural forms that acknowledge diverse workers regardless of gender.

Inclusive Alternatives

["entry workers","entry-level staff","entry personnel"]

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