Tamil · Work & Business
மேலாளர்
melaalar
Manager
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The person who leads a company, shop, or team.
Example
மேலாளர் நாளை கூட்டம் கூப்பிட்டார்.
The manager called a meeting for tomorrow.
Etymology
The word 'மேலாளர்' (melaalar) is derived from 'மேல்' (mel) meaning 'above' or 'superior', and 'ஆளர்' (aalar) meaning 'one who rules' or 'manager'. Historically, it has been used to signify individuals in positions of authority in organizational hierarchies.
How & Where It’s Used
Used predominantly in formal contexts, especially in business and administrative settings. The term is common in written communication such as reports and memos and is widely understood in Tamil-speaking regions.