personnel Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun group of people willing to obey orders
    force.
    • a public force is necessary to give security to the rights of citizens
  2. noun the department responsible for hiring and training and placing employees and for setting policies for personnel management
    personnel department; personnel office; staff office.

WordNet

Per`son`nel" noun
Etymology
F. See Personal.
Definitions
  1. The body of persons employed in some public service, as the army, navy, etc.; -- distinguished from matériel.

Webster 1913