contractor

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Late Latin contractor, from Latin contract-, stem of contractus + -tor. First attested in the 16th century. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ Hyphenation: con‧trac‧tor === Noun === contractor (plural contractors) A person or company that builds or improves buildings or structures. A person or company that performs specific tasks like electrical or plumbing work in construction projects. A person or company hired to maintain existing facilities like air conditioning systems, groundskeeping, etc. A person hired to do a job on a business contract, as opposed to a permanent employee. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French contracteur. === Adjective === contractor m or n (feminine singular contractoare, masculine plural contractori, feminine/neuter plural contractoare) contractor ==== Declension ====