Bracero: meaning, definitions and examples

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bracero

 

[ brษ™หˆsษ›roสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

labor, immigration

A bracero is a term used to refer to a Mexican laborer, particularly one who is allowed to work in the United States on a temporary basis. The bracero program was established during World War II to meet labor shortages in American agriculture and railroads. This program allowed Mexicans to work legally in the U.S. and aimed to facilitate the movement of labor across the border. Many braceros worked under difficult conditions and faced various challenges related to their immigration status and labor rights. Today, the term is also used to discuss the historical context of labor migration between Mexico and the United States.

Synonyms

laborer, migrant worker, temporary worker

Examples of usage

  • The bracero program brought millions of Mexican workers to the U.S.
  • Many braceros contributed significantly to the agricultural economy.
  • The stories of braceros highlight the complexities of immigration policies.

Translations

Translations of the word "bracero" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅˆเคธเฅ‡เคฐเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bracero

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะฐัะตั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใ‚ปใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bracero

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bracero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธŒ๋ผ์„ธ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑุงัะตั€ูˆุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bracero

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bracero

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทดๆ‹‰ๅกž็ฝ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั€ะฐัะตั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bracero

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bracero

Etymology

The term 'bracero' originated from the Spanish word 'brazo,' which means 'arm.' It was initially used in the early 20th century to describe manual laborers, particularly those engaging in agricultural work. The bracero program itself was established in 1942 as a response to labor shortages in the United States during World War II. It allowed thousands of Mexican workers to enter the U.S. to work in agriculture and other labor-intensive industries. The program was initially intended to be temporary, but it continued until 1964, resulting in the migration of over four million Mexican workers. The legacy of the bracero program remains significant in discussions about labor rights, immigration policy, and the socio-economic impacts of transnational labor movements. Many braceros faced exploitation and challenging working conditions, leading to ongoing debates about the rights and treatment of migrant workers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,098, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.