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homeworker

American  
[hohm-wur-ker, -wur-] / ˈhoʊmˈwɜr kər, -ˌwɜr- /

noun

  1. a person who works at home for pay, especially a pieceworker.

  2. houseworker.

homeworker British  
/ ˈhəʊmˌwɜːkə /

noun

  1. a person who does paid work at home, rather than in an office

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Etymology

Origin of homeworker

First recorded in 1900–05; home + worker

Example Sentences

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My new role as homeworker and homeschooler has certainly confirmed a few things.

From Nature • Apr. 27, 2020

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