wage earner
/weɪdʒ ˈɜːrnər/
NOUN
1. A person who works for wages
Someone who works in exchange for wages, especially a person whose earnings support a household.
1.1. An employee receiving payment for work
A person who earns money by working for an employer, whether in a regular, temporary, or hourly position.
Synonyms
- employee
- worker
- wageworker
- salaried worker
- blue-collar worker
- laborer
- jobholder
- staff member
- staffer
- workman
- workingman
- workingwoman
- workwoman
Antonyms
- employer
- boss
- supervisor
Examples
- The government implemented policies to support and protect the rights of the wage earner.
- As a responsible employer, it is essential to provide benefits that enhance the well-being of the wage earner.
- The union negotiated better working conditions for its members, advocating for the rights of the wage earner.
Related Words
1.2. A person supporting a household through earnings
Someone whose income from employment provides financial support for themselves or their family.
Synonyms
- breadwinner
- income producer
- one who brings home the bacon
Examples
- Financial planning workshops are beneficial for every wage earner looking to secure their future.
- In times of economic uncertainty, it is crucial for the wage earner to diversify income sources for financial stability.
Related Words
- household income
- family provider
- financial support
- livelihood
- earnings
- dependents
1.3. A person performing manual or routine labor
A worker, particularly one engaged in physical, repetitive, or relatively low-paid work under an employer.
Synonyms
- laborer
- hand
- navvy
- toiler
- drudge
- hireling
- wage slave
Related Words
- manual labor
- blue-collar work
- physical work
- day laborer
- working class
- unskilled labor