worker (n.)

  1. a person who works at a specific occupation; he is a good worker'

  2. a member of the working class (not necessarily employed); workers of the world--unite!

    [ Syn: proletarian , prole ]

  3. sterile member of a colony of social insects that forages for food and cares for the larvae

  4. a person who acts and gets things done; hes a principal actor in this affair; when you want something done get a doer; hes a miracle worker

    [ Syn: actor , doer ]

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