Manual laborer

Definitions

A person who performs physical work that requires little or no specialized training.

A worker whose job involves primarily manual tasks rather than intellectual or administrative duties.

Examples

The manual laborer spent the entire day digging trenches under the hot sun.

Many manual laborers rely on physical strength and endurance to complete their daily tasks on the construction site.

Technological advancements have changed the nature of work for the average manual laborer in the manufacturing industry.

Synonyms

Blue-collar worker Workman Laborer Operative Hand Tradesman Worker

Antonyms

White-collar worker Professional Executive Office worker Intellectual Manager Administrator