The worker
Example: The worker organized a strike to demand better wages last year.
Definition
"The worker" refers to an individual who performs labor or tasks, especially in an industrial, manual, or service setting. This term often highlights the role of employees contributing to production, typically in contexts involving labor rights, unions, or economic history.
Etymology
The term "the worker" comes from the Old English word 'weorc' meaning 'work' combined with the definite article 'the.' It gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution when the identity of laborers became central to social and economic discussions. Did you know? The phrase emphasizes the person performing the work rather than the work itself.
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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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