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workman

From Wiktionary

Word parts

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work + -man

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Singular
workman

Plural
workmen

  1. (countable) A man who works, especially one employed in manual or industrial labor.
    The workman repaired the brick wall with great care.

Usage notes

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  • Often used in contrast to office workers or employers. May be considered gender-specific; the gender-neutral term is usually worker.
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