unpaid worker
Definition
Noun: A person who performs work without receiving monetary compensation; a volunteer.
Usage
This term specifically describes an individual who contributes labor or services without pay. It emphasizes the voluntary nature of the work and the absence of a salary or wage.
Examples
- The museum relies on unpaid workers to guide tours and organize events.
- She served as an unpaid worker for the charity for three years before joining the staff.
- Many internships are filled by unpaid workers seeking experience.
Advanced Usage
- Conceptual Use: The term can be used to highlight economic or social structures, such as discussing the role of unpaid labor in a household or community.
- The study focused on the economic contribution of the unpaid worker in the domestic sphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Volunteer (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably. "Volunteer" can sometimes carry a stronger connotation of free choice and charitable intent.
- Unpaid labor (n): Refers to the work itself rather than the person performing it.
- Pro bono worker (n): Specifically refers to a professional, like a lawyer or consultant, offering services for free.
Synonyms
- Volunteer
- Non-salaried worker
Antonyms
- Paid employee
- Salaried worker
- Wage earner
Noun
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a person who performs voluntary work
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