working man
Noun: 1. A male employee who performs manual or industrial labor: This term refers specifically to a man whose job involves physical work, often with his hands, in industries such as construction, manufacturing, or maintenance. It emphasizes the nature of the work (labor) and the worker's gender.
The term "working man" is used to identify a man based on his occupation in the labor force, particularly in blue-collar or industrial roles. It often carries connotations of hard work, practicality, and a connection to traditional industries. * It is typically used as a countable noun. * It can be used in both singular ("a working man") and plural ("working men") forms. * The term can be used in general discussions about the labor force, economics, social class, or politics.
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- "The working man": Used as a collective singular noun to represent the entire class of male manual or industrial laborers as a social or political group.
- The candidate promised to fight for the working man.
- Working woman (n): A female employee who performs manual or industrial labor.
- Workman (n): Often used synonymously with "working man," but can also refer more specifically to a skilled manual worker or craftsman.
- Laborer (n): A person doing unskilled manual work for wages.
- Blue-collar worker (n): An informal term for someone who performs manual labor, often in contrast to white-collar (office) workers.
- Laborer: A person who does physical work, especially of an unskilled kind.
- Wage earner: A person who works for wages or a salary.
- Blue-collar worker: A member of the working class employed in manual or industrial labor.
- White-collar worker: A person who performs professional, managerial, or administrative work in an office setting.
- Employer: A person or organization that employs people.
- Capitalist: A person who uses their wealth to invest in trade and industry for profit.
- A working man's hero: A public figure who is admired by and represents the interests of the working class.
- The union leader was seen as a working man's hero.
- For the working man: Describing something designed to be affordable or suitable for people who perform manual labor.
- It's a sturdy, reliable truck built for the working man.
- an employee who performs manual or industrial labor