workers
Translation
workers, employees, laborers
Examples
The factory workers are on strike.
The factory workers are on strike.
She is a dedicated social worker.
She is a dedicated social worker.
Grammar Patterns
((workers)) people who work The workers are demanding higher wages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: employees, staff, personnel; Antonyms: employers, managers
Etymology
From 'work' + the agent suffix '-er', pluralized with '-s'. It means 'people who work'.
Memory Tips
Think of people who do 'work'. The '-er' suffix denotes a person who performs an action.