Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guest-worker
noun
/ˈɡɛst ˈwɜːrkər/
Definition
A guest worker is a foreign national who is allowed to work temporarily in a host country, typically to fill labor shortages.
Examples
- The company hired several guest-workers to complete the construction project on time.
- Many guest-workers send money back home to support their families.
- The guest-worker program has provided opportunities for laborers from various countries.
Meaning
The term refers to individuals who are invited to a country to contribute to its economy by working in specific jobs, usually for a limited duration.
Synonyms
- temporary worker
- seasonal worker
- migrant worker
