World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries무급 노동
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mugeup nodong
"사회적으로 무급 노동의 가치를 재평가해야 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Work that is performed without financial compensation, often including domestic chores, caregiving, and community volunteering.
"Sociologists often highlight how much unpaid labor is disproportionately performed by women." - 2
Professional tasks or internships completed without a salary or wage, typically in exchange for experience or academic credit.
"Many recent graduates are forced to accept unpaid labor in the form of internships to build their resumes."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'unpaid' (derived from Middle English 'un-', meaning not, and Old English 'pēdan', to pay, via Old French) with 'labor' (from Latin 'labor', meaning toil or exertion). It emerged prominently in sociological and economic discourse during the late 20th century to describe work that is not compensated monetarily, particularly domestic and care work.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Unpaid labor"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Unpaid labor" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
travail non rémunéré
Transliteration: travɛl nɔ̃ ʁemyneʁe
"Le travail non rémunéré est souvent ignoré dans le calcul du PIB."
unbezahlte Arbeit
Transliteration: ʊnbəˈtsahltə ˈʔaʁbaɪt
"Unbezahlte Arbeit leistet einen enormen Beitrag zur Gesellschaft."
lavoro non retribuito
Transliteration: laˈvɔr.o non re.triˈbu.i.to
"Il lavoro non retribuito comprende la cura della casa e della famiglia."
trabajo no remunerado
Transliteration: tɾaˈβaxo no remuneˈɾaðo
"El trabajo no remunerado es fundamental para el funcionamiento de la economía."
trabalho não remunerado
Transliteration: tɾaˈbaʎu nɐ̃w ʁemu.neˈɾa.du
"As mulheres realizam a maior parte do trabalho não remunerado."
अवैतनिक श्रम
Transliteration: avaitanik shram
"अवैतनिक श्रम समाज के विकास में एक महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाता है।"
无偿劳动
Transliteration: wúcháng láodòng
"家庭主妇承担了大量的无偿劳动。"
무급 노동
Transliteration: mugeup nodong
"사회적으로 무급 노동의 가치를 재평가해야 합니다."
無報酬労働
Transliteration: mushōshū rōdō
"無報酬労働の経済的価値を測定することは難しい。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsTo question someone thoroughly about a completed mission, project, or undertaking.
A document or electronic record issued by a carrier or shipping company confirming that goods have been received and dispatched for transport to a specified destination.
Apt to shoot without sufficient provocation or before fully assessing a situation.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Unpaid labor"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.