Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ouvrier
Noun
/uːvʁjeɪ/
Definition
A worker, often used to refer to a manual laborer or someone engaged in industrial work.
Examples
- The ouvriers at the factory worked long hours to meet the production deadline.
- In many countries, ouvriers form a significant part of the labor force, contributing to various industries.
- Historically, ouvriers organized strikes to demand better wages and working conditions.
Meaning
The term ‘ouvrier’ is derived from the French word for ‘worker,’ and it commonly represents someone who works, particularly in a factory or during the manufacturing process.
Synonyms
- laborer
- worker
- employee
- artisan
