Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

strikebreaker

Noun

/ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ.kər/

Definition

A strikebreaker is a person who works in place of others who are on strike, or who somehow breaks the strike by refusing to support the cause of the striking workers.

Examples

During the labor dispute, many strikebreakers were brought in to keep the factory running.
His decision to work as a strikebreaker angered many of his friends who were on strike.

Meaning

Strikebreakers are often seen as controversial figures in labor disputes because they may undermine the efforts of workers who are protesting for better conditions, wages, or rights.