Laborer Meaning
/ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who labors.
nounOne who labors., One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.
Sentence Examples
He rose from day laborer to governor.
Peter works as an unskilled laborer.
The word "laborer" is a noun derived from the word "labor".
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong ____ carried heavy bricks all day at the construction site.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The construction ____ worked very hard under the hot sun to finish the project before the deadline today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English labor Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English laborer From labor + -er.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong ____ carried heavy bricks all day at the construction site.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The construction ____ worked very hard under the hot sun to finish the project before the deadline today.