The worker
Example: The worker organized a strike to demand better wages.
Definition
"The worker" refers to an individual engaged in physical or mental labor, often within industrial, manufacturing, or service sectors, who performs tasks in exchange for wages. In historical contexts, "the worker" frequently signifies members of the working class advocating for labor rights and social justice.
Etymology
The phrase "the worker" combines the definite article 'the' with 'worker,' derived from Old English 'wyrcan,' meaning 'to work.' Did you know? The term gained significant prominence during the Industrial Revolution, symbolizing the growing labor force and their collective identity in social and political movements.
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"The worker" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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