farmworker

noun

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

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These Clubs teach students throughout San Diego County about the importance of civic engagement; the 10 values of Cesar Chavez; the history of the farmworker movement and the power of organizing. Olivia Flores Jourdane, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 If enacted, the bill would create a Certified Agricultural Worker status, which would offer legal protection to experienced farmworkers, and expand H-2A visa eligibility to agricultural workers in year-round jobs such as mushroom farming. Kathleen Sexsmith, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025 The Kern County immigration raid offers a glimpse into the new reality for California farmworkers. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025 So far, 19 living Israeli hostages have been released in the current phase, in addition to five Thai farmworkers who were abducted. Natalie Melzer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for farmworker

Word History

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 10 Apr. 2025.

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