workers (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈwɜːrkərz/

Definition

People who are employed to do a job, especially manual or industrial work.

Examples

• The company hired new workers to meet the increased demand.

• Many workers participated in the protest.

• The safety of the workers is the company's top priority.

How to Use workers

workers' rights (collocation)

The legal and ethical entitlements of employees. — "The union fought for better workers' rights."

workers' compensation (collocation)

A form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment. — "He received workers' compensation after his accident."

Synonyms of workers

Words with a similar meaning to workers:

• employees
• laborers
• operatives
• personnel

Antonyms of workers

Words with the opposite meaning to workers:

• employers
• management

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