wage earners
/weɪdʒ ˈɜːrnərz/
NOUN
1. People who work for wages
People who work in exchange for wages, especially those whose earnings support a household.
1.1. Employees earning wages
People employed by an organization or individual who receive payment in exchange for their work or services.
Synonyms
- employees
- workers
- wageworkers
- jobholders
- laborers
- workmen
- workwomen
- workingmen
- workingwomen
- nine-to-fivers
Antonyms
- employers
- bosses
- superiors
- supervisors
Examples
- Wage earners play a crucial role in driving economic growth through their hard work and dedication.
- The government is implementing policies to ensure better living conditions for wage earners across various industries.
- In today's competitive job market, the well-being of wage earners is a key factor in sustaining a thriving workforce.
Related Words
- assistants
- associates
- co-workers
- colleagues
- coworkers
- staff
- subordinates
- temporaries
- temps
- payroll
- wages
- employment
1.2. People performing manual or demanding work
People who earn their living through physical labor, strenuous tasks, or other forms of hands-on work.
Synonyms
- laborers
- hands
- navvies
- toilers
- drudges
- hirelings
- wage slaves
- gandy dancers
Related Words
- manual workers
- blue-collar workers
- working class
- physical labor
- day laborers
- industrial workers
1.3. People in subordinate employment positions
People who work under the authority or direction of an employer, manager, or superior within an organization.
Synonyms
- subordinates
- underlings
- hirelings
- retainers
- employees
Antonyms
Related Words
- assistants
- associates
- colleagues
- coworkers
- staff members
- management