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laborer in Malay

buruh

US/ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɹɚ/

laborer in Malay: buruh. In English, laborer means one who labors.

Malay words for laborer

One who uses bodily strength to earn a wage
buruh

English meaning of laborer

  1. noun One who labors.
  2. noun One who uses bodily strength rather than intellect to earn a wage, usually hourly.

Full definition of laborer

laborer in a sentence

  • Near-synonyms: worker, toiler
  • Near-synonym: toiler

Synonyms of laborer

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Questions about laborer in Malay

What is the meaning of laborer in Malay?
Laborer in Malay is buruh.
Apakah maksud laborer dalam bahasa Melayu?
Laborer: buruh.
What does laborer mean in English?
Laborer means one who labors.

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