wage earner

wage earner
noun
someone who earn wages in return for their labor
Syn: ↑earner
Derivationally related forms: ↑earn (for: ↑earner)
Hypernyms: ↑jobholder
Hyponyms: ↑breadwinner, ↑double dipper, ↑garnishee

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noun
: one that works for wages or salary

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a person who works for wages, esp. a laborer.
[1880-85]

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wage earner,
1. a person who works for wages.
2. a person who receives remuneration for work of any kind; one who is employed: »

a family in which both husband and wife are wage earners.

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noun, pl ⋯ -ers [count]
: someone who works for wages or a salary

Most wage earners were not affected by the income tax increase.

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ˈwage earner f41 [wage earner wage earners] noun
a person who earns money, especially a person who works for wages

We have two wage earners in the family.


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