industrial workers of the world
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Definition
Proper noun: * Industrial Workers of the World: A former international labor union and radical labor movement founded in the United States in 1905. It was dedicated to organizing all workers into "One Big Union" to overthrow the capitalist system through direct action and workplace democracy. Its influence and membership declined significantly after World War I.
Usage
- The term Industrial Workers of the World is used as the official name of the specific historical union and movement. It is often abbreviated as IWW or referred to informally as "the Wobblies."
- It functions as a singular proper noun when referring to the organization as an entity.
Examples
- The Industrial Workers of the World was founded in Chicago in 1905.
- Many migrant workers in the early 20th century were organized by the Industrial Workers of the World.
- Historians study the tactics and philosophy of the Industrial Workers of the World.
Advanced Usage
- "Wobbly": A colloquial term for a member of the Industrial Workers of the World.
- The striking miners were supported by local Wobblies.
Variants and Related Words
- IWW: The common initialism for Industrial Workers of the World.
- Wobbly (noun): An informal term for a member of the IWW. (Note: The origin of this nickname is uncertain.)
Synonyms
- One Big Union (a conceptual synonym reflecting the IWW's goal)
- The Wobblies (an informal, collective synonym for the union and its members)
Notes on Different Meanings
- The term Industrial Workers of the World refers exclusively to this specific historical labor organization. It is not a generic phrase for workers globally.
Noun
- a former international labor union and radical labor movement in the United States; founded in Chicago in 1905 and dedicated to the overthrow of capitalism; its membership declined after World War I