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wage earner

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wage earner
n.
1. One who works for wages.
2. One whose earnings support or help support a household.
wage earner US, wage worker
n
1. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a person who works for wages, esp as distinguished from one paid a salary
2. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) the person who earns money to support a household by working
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wage earner - someone who earn wages in return for their laborwage earner - someone who earn wages in return for their labor
earner
breadwinner - one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents
double dipper - someone who draws two incomes from the government (usually by combining a salary and a pension)
garnishee - a wage earner who is served with a garnishment
jobholder - an employee who holds a regular job
Translations
wage earner [ˈweɪdʒˌɜːnəʳ] n → salariato/a
the family wage earner → il sostegno economico della famiglia
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