wage earner (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪdʒ ˈɜːrnər/

Definition

A person who is paid a regular wage or salary for their work, rather than earning money from investments, profits, or professional fees.

Examples

• As a primary wage earner, she felt the pressure to always perform well at her job.

• The factory employed thousands of wage earners, providing stable jobs for the community.

• Many households rely on a single wage earner to cover all their expenses.

Synonyms of wage earner

Words with a similar meaning to wage earner:

• employee
• worker
• salaried employee
• breadwinner

Antonyms of wage earner

Words with the opposite meaning to wage earner:

• employer
• business owner
• investor

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