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.
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wage earner
orwage worker
n
1. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a person who works for wages, esp as distinguished from one paid a salary
2. (Industrial Relations & HR Terms) the person who earns money to support a household by working
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wage′ earn`er
n.
a person who works for wages.
[1880–85]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() 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 |
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