"polyworker" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: polyworkers [plural]
Etymology: From poly- + worker or polywork + -er. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|poly-|worker}} poly- + worker, {{suf|en|polywork|-er|id2=agent noun}} polywork + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyworker (plural polyworkers)
  1. (neologism) Someone who polyworks, or works multiple jobs simultaneously. Tags: neologism Related terms: overemployed

Inflected forms

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