Meaning & use

Toiler

noun·Everyday

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A person who works hard and long, especially at difficult or exhausting labor.

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The toilers in the fields worked from dawn until dusk during harvest season.

He described himself as a humble toiler in the world of academic research, rarely seeking recognition.

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"Toiler" comes from "toil," which traces back to an Old French word meaning "to stir up" or "struggle," reflecting the strenuous effort implied.

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