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farmworker

American  
[fahrm-wur-ker] / ˈfɑrmˌwɜr kər /

noun

  1. farm hand.


Etymology

Origin of farmworker

farm + worker

Example Sentences

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Zimbabwean farmworker Aaron Majatamhe was heading home at sunset after a shift in one of South Africa's top fruit-producing regions, where bushes laden with bright unpicked citrus stood in rows.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Carlos, a farmworker, brings Henry back to the barn, where he lives, and there Henry slowly regains his strength.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

In June, a video captured a farmworker running across an Oxnard field while being chased by immigration agents.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

And for the farmworker women who are leading this work, it feels more urgent than ever that they continue leading.

From Salon Mar. 22, 2026

Now a golden sovereign for two nights was more than a fair rent, in the days when a farmworker might hope to make fifteen pounds in a good year.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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