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Labouring: meaning, definitions and examples

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labouring

 

[ หˆleษชbษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

physical work

Labouring refers to the act of engaging in physical work, often regarded as strenuous or demanding. It typically involves tasks that require significant effort and can encompass a wide range of activities, from manual labor to more skilled trades. The term is often associated with individuals or groups who work hard for wages, sometimes under challenging conditions. In many contexts, labouring is a fundamental aspect of economic activity, contributing to the production of goods and services.

Synonyms

striving, toiling, working

Examples of usage

  • They are labouring in the fields all day.
  • He spent his summer labouring on the construction site.
  • The group has been labouring to complete the project on time.
Context #2 | Noun

economic context

Labouring, in a broader economic context, refers to the collective efforts of workers, particularly those engaged in manual or unskilled work. This term encompasses various sectors and industries where physical effort is a primary component. The concept of labouring is crucial in discussions about labor rights, working conditions, and economic inequalities. Often, labourers are seen as the backbone of industrial and agricultural economies.

Synonyms

labor force, workers, workforce

Examples of usage

  • The labouring class deserves fair wages.
  • Labouring conditions have improved over the years.
  • He represents the interests of labouring individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "labouring" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฎ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช arbeiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bekerja

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐั†ัŽัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pracujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŠดๅƒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travaillant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalฤฑลŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนู…ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pracujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pracujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠณๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ delajoฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃะฑะตะบ ะตั‚ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸlษ™yษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajando

Etymology

The word 'labouring' derives from the Middle English term 'laboren', which means to work hard or toil. This in turn comes from the Latin word 'laborare', which means to labor or work. The etymological roots can be traced further back to 'labor', indicating physical or mental exertion. Over centuries, 'labour' and its derivatives have evolved to encompass various meanings related to work and effort. The term has been shaped by historical movements related to workers' rights and conditions, particularly during the Industrial Revolution, when the concept of labouring became closely associated with the struggles of the working class. Today, 'labouring' continues to signify not just physical work but also the broader implications of diligence and effort in countless professions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,460, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.