farmworker

noun

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

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The city’s staff report described the farmworker movement as a significant chapter in California history, shaped by contributions from Mexican, Filipino, and other immigrant workers, as well as women whose leadership played a critical role in organizing and advocacy. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 In a state where roughly 60% of farmworkers are undocumented, according to surveys by UC Merced Community and Labor Center, many already feared being deported or separated from their families. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Depending on the season, farmworkers currently have to work 48 or 56 hours to qualify for overtime through rules set up by a 2021 law. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 Juana Zaragoza manages a program in Oxnard that helps mostly Indigenous Mexican farmworkers sign up for Medi-Cal. Kff Health News, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for farmworker

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Apr. 2026.

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