CEFR B2

wage earner

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: employee, worker, salaried employee, breadwinner

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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.

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