Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
operariado
Noun
o-pe-ra-ri-a-do
Definition
The collective body of workers, especially in an industrial or labor context.
Examples
- The operariado has been a significant force in advocating for workers’ rights.
- Many members of the operariado took to the streets to demand better wages and working conditions.
- The growth of the operariado has influenced labor laws in many countries.
Meaning
Operariado refers to the working class or laborers in an economic system, particularly those engaged in manual or industrial labor. It emphasizes the social and economic grouping of workers who often share common interests and challenges within their workplace.
Synonyms
- working class
- laborers
- workforce
- blue-collar workers