wageworker
/ˈweɪdʒˌwɜːrkər/
NOUN
1. A person who works for wages
A person who earns money by working for an employer, typically receiving regular wages or other compensation in exchange for labor or services.
1.1. An employee earning wages
A person employed by an individual or organization who receives payment in exchange for performing work or providing services.
Synonyms
- employee
- employe
- worker
- wage earner
- jobholder
- salaried worker
- staff member
- staffer
- blue-collar worker
- nine-to-fiver
Antonyms
Examples
- The labor union advocated for improved conditions and fair wages for every wageworker in the factory.
- As a dedicated wageworker, she clocked in early each morning to ensure a productive day.
- The rights of the wageworker became a central focus in the negotiations between the employees and management.
Related Words
- assistant
- associate
- colleague
- coworker
- temporary worker
- temp
- jobber
- payroll
- employment
- compensation
1.2. A person performing manual or physical labor
A person who earns a living through physical, practical, or demanding work, particularly in industrial, construction, or other labor-intensive occupations.
Synonyms
- laborer
- hand
- navvy
- common laborer
- unskilled laborer
- roustabout
- toiler
- drudge
- gandy dancer
Examples
- Despite the challenges, the resilient wageworker found satisfaction and purpose in contributing to society.
Related Words
- manual labor
- blue-collar work
- physical work
- industrial worker
- working class
- labor
- workman
- workwoman
1.3. A person in a subordinate employment position
An employee who works under the authority or direction of an employer or superior within an organizational hierarchy.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Words
- assistant
- associate
- colleague
- coworker
- staff member
- management
- workplace hierarchy
1.4. A person who supports 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
Related Words
- household income
- family provider
- livelihood
- earnings
- financial support
- dependents
1.5. A person performing routine or tedious work
Someone engaged in repetitive or monotonous work, often with limited independence or opportunities for advancement.
Synonyms
- drudge
- hack
- toiler
- grub
- cog
Related Words
- routine work
- repetitive labor
- working conditions
- employment
- manual work