WORKINGMEN Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

workingmen

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plural of workingman

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laborers

Noun

In Jordan, work and residency permits for migrant laborers are linked to a sponsor, usually the employer, under kafala.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026
Gutter length and size Materials are typically priced per linear foot, and more gutters mean more work for laborers, too.

— Nick Perry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

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