Der Arbeiter
Example: Die Arbeiter organisierten sich für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
Definition
"Der Arbeiter" refers to a worker, typically someone engaged in manual labor or industrial work. In historical contexts, it often denotes individuals who organized to improve working conditions and labor rights, as in the phrase: Die Arbeiter organisierten sich für bessere Arbeitsbedingungen.
Etymology
The word "der Arbeiter" comes from the German verb 'arbeiten', meaning 'to work'. It evolved to specifically mean a person who works, especially in labor-intensive jobs. Did you know? The term gained significant social and political importance during the industrial revolution when workers began to unite for their rights.
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