routineer

noun

rou·​ti·​neer

ˌrütəˈni(ə)r

plural -s

: one that adheres to or insists on routine

hacks and routineers were making the fascinating game of business and finance appear endlessly dull

—M. S. Rukeyser

Word History

Etymology

routine entry 1 + -eer

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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