strikebreaker

[ strahyk-brey-ker ]
/ ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ kər /

noun

a person who takes part in breaking up a strike of workers, either by working or by furnishing workers.

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Origin of strikebreaker

First recorded in 1900–05; strike + breaker1

Words nearby strikebreaker

strike up, strike while the iron is hot, strike zone, strike-slip fault, strikebound, strikebreaker, strikebreaking, strikeout, strikeover, striker, striking
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Example sentences from the Web for strikebreaker

  • “Strikebreaker,” they groaned, impressed by the wonderful dexterity of the stenographer.

    The Triumph of Virginia Dale|John Francis, Jr.

  • This witness had acted as a strikebreaker up until the time he was subpoenaed.

    The Everett massacre|Walker C. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for strikebreaker

strikebreaker
/ (ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə) /

noun

a person who tries to make a strike ineffectual by working or by taking the place of those on strike

Derived forms of strikebreaker

strikebreaking, noun, adjective
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Cultural definitions for strikebreaker

strikebreaker

An employee hired to replace a striking worker. (See scab.)

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