guest worker
Definition
Noun: A foreign national who is legally permitted to reside and work in a country for a limited period, typically to fill labor shortages in specific sectors. The term implies a temporary status, distinct from permanent immigration.
Usage
The term "guest worker" is used to describe the legal and economic status of an individual in a host country. It is a formal term often found in policy, news, and sociological discussions about labor migration.
Examples
- The agricultural sector relies heavily on guest workers during the harvest season.
- The new policy aims to streamline the visa process for guest workers in the technology industry.
- She entered the country as a guest worker with a two-year contract.
Advanced Usage
- "Guest worker program": This is a common compound term referring to an official government scheme that regulates the entry, employment, and rights of temporary foreign laborers.
- Example: The nation debated implementing a new guest worker program to address the construction labor shortage.
Variants and Related Words
- Guestworker: A common alternative spelling, often written as one word.
- Migrant worker: A broader term that can include both domestic and international movement for work, not always with formal temporary status.
- Foreign worker: A more general term for any worker who is not a citizen of the country where they are working.
Synonyms
- Temporary foreign worker
- Seasonal worker (when employment is specifically tied to seasons)
Antonyms
- Permanent resident
- Citizen
- Native worker
Related Phrases
- Work visa / Work permit: The official authorization that allows a guest worker to be employed.
- Example: His guest worker status is contingent on maintaining a valid work permit.
Noun
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a person with temporary permission to work in another country
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a Moroccan guestworker in Canada was accused of aiding terrorists
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