Laborer: meaning, definitions and examples

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laborer

[ ˈleɪbərər ]

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work

A person engaged in physical work, especially in manual labor.

Synonyms

employee, hand, operative, worker

Examples of usage

The laborer was digging a hole in the ground.
Many laborers work in construction sites.
The laborer lifted heavy boxes all day.
She worked as a laborer in the factory.
The laborer was exhausted after a long day of work.

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history

A person who does arduous or menial work.

Synonyms

peasant, worker

Examples of usage

In the past, laborers were often exploited for their hard work.
Laborers played a crucial role in building infrastructure.
The laborer's contribution to society is often overlooked.

Translations

Translations of the word "laborer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trabalhador

🇮🇳 मज़दूर

🇩🇪 Arbeiter

🇮🇩 pekerja

🇺🇦 робітник

🇵🇱 pracownik

🇯🇵 労働者 (ろうどうしゃ)

🇫🇷 ouvrier

🇪🇸 trabajador

🇹🇷 işçi

🇰🇷 노동자 (nodongja)

🇸🇦 عامل

🇨🇿 dělník

🇸🇰 robotník

🇨🇳 劳动者 (láodòngzhě)

🇸🇮 delavec

🇮🇸 verkamadur

🇰🇿 жұмысшы

🇬🇪 მუშა (mush'a)

🇦🇿 işçi

🇲🇽 trabajador

Word origin

The word 'laborer' originated from the Middle English word 'labourer', which came from the Old French word 'laboureur'. The term has been used for centuries to describe individuals engaged in physical work, often manual labor. Laborers have been an essential part of various industries and sectors, contributing to the development and progress of societies around the world. The history of laborers is intertwined with the evolution of labor rights, worker protections, and the ongoing struggle for fair wages and working conditions.

See also: labor, laboratory, laborers, laboring, laboriously.