Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coolie
noun
ˈkuːli
Definition
A laborer or porter, especially in India or other Asian countries.
Examples
- The coolie carried the heavy bags up the steep stairs.
- In colonial times, many coolies were brought in to work on plantations.
- She hired a coolie to assist her with moving furniture.
Meaning
The term refers to a working-class individual, often employed in manual labor or carrying loads.
Synonyms
- laborer
- porter
- worker
