laborer

noun — 2 senses

laborer

noun

US /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/

Etymology From labor + -er.

1

US One who labors.

  • Near-synonyms: worker, toiler
2

US One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.

  • Near-synonym: toiler
Derived terms
colaborer, forced laborer, nonlaborer, the laborer is worthy of his hire
Related terms
laborist

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