farmworker

noun

farm·​work·​er ˈfärm-ˌwər-kər How to pronounce farmworker (audio)
farmwork noun

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Muro went over matters of of farmworkers’ rights, women’s rights, environmental justice and cultural identity, before prompting a Monarch to share a personal example of injustice. Kamren Curiel, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026 Chavez has long been revered for his work as a labor rights organizer who fought for better conditions for farmworkers. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026 Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities. Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026 In announcing the legislation, Rivas said the farmworker rights movement has always extended beyond any one person. Richard Ramos, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmworker

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First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of farmworker was in 1843

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“Farmworker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farmworker. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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