wageworkers
/ˈweɪdʒˌwɜːrkərz/
NOUN
1. People who work for wages
People who perform work in exchange for regular or agreed monetary payment, rather than working as independent employers.
1.1. Employees receiving wages
People employed by an organization or individual who receive wages or salaries in return for their work.
Synonyms
- employees
- employes
- workers
- wage earners
- jobholders
- staff members
Antonyms
- employers
- bosses
Examples
- Wageworkers across the nation rallied for fair wages and improved working conditions.
- Labor unions played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of wageworkers in various industries.
Related Words
- laborers
- hirelings
- temporaries
- temps
1.2. Workers performing manual labor
People who earn their living through physical or practical work, often in industrial, construction, or other labor-intensive occupations.
Synonyms
Related Words
- gandy dancers
- workers
1.3. Subordinate employees
Workers who occupy subordinate positions within an organization and perform duties under the direction or authority of someone else.
Synonyms
- subordinates
- underlings
- hirelings
- assistants
- retainers
Antonyms
- superiors
- supervisors
- bosses
Related Words
- associates
- colleagues
- coworkers
1.4. Workers in routine employment
People engaged in regular, often repetitive employment, particularly jobs associated with fixed working hours or routine duties.
Synonyms
- nine-to-fivers
- workers
Examples
- The company implemented new policies to prioritize the well-being and job satisfaction of its wageworkers.