Fieldworker: meaning, definitions and examples

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fieldworker

 

[ ˈfiːldˌwɜːrkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

job description

A fieldworker is a person who works outside, often in rural areas, collecting data, conducting research, or providing services.

Synonyms

field researcher, outdoor worker

Examples of usage

  • They hired a team of fieldworkers to conduct surveys in the remote villages.
  • The fieldworker spent weeks in the field studying the behavior of the local wildlife.
Context #2 | Noun

social work

In social work, a fieldworker is a professional who directly interacts with clients, providing support, counseling, or assistance in various social services.

Synonyms

community worker, social worker

Examples of usage

  • The fieldworker visited the family regularly to assess their needs and offer guidance.
  • As a fieldworker, she was dedicated to helping marginalized communities access resources.

Translations

Translations of the word "fieldworker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trabalhador de campo

🇮🇳 क्षेत्र कार्यकर्ता

🇩🇪 Feldarbeiter

🇮🇩 pekerja lapangan

🇺🇦 польовий працівник

🇵🇱 pracownik terenowy

🇯🇵 フィールドワーカー

🇫🇷 travailleur de terrain

🇪🇸 trabajador de campo

🇹🇷 saha çalışanı

🇰🇷 현장 근로자

🇸🇦 عامل ميداني

🇨🇿 terénní pracovník

🇸🇰 terénny pracovník

🇨🇳 田野工作人员

🇸🇮 terenski delavec

🇮🇸 vettvangsstarfsmaður

🇰🇿 далалық жұмысшы

🇬🇪 ველის მუშაკი

🇦🇿 sahə işçisi

🇲🇽 trabajador de campo

Etymology

The term 'fieldworker' originated in the early 20th century, primarily in the context of agricultural research and rural surveys. Over time, it expanded to encompass various fields such as social work, anthropology, and environmental studies. Fieldworkers play a crucial role in gathering firsthand information and engaging with communities to address specific needs and challenges.

See also: field, fielder, fields, outfielder.