"printworker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: printworkers [plural], print-worker [alternative], print worker [alternative]
Etymology: From print + worker. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|print|worker}} print + worker Head templates: {{en-noun}} printworker (plural printworkers)
  1. A person who works in the printing industry, particularly as an employee at a printing house or printworks. Related terms: printer, printmaker
    Sense id: en-printworker-en-noun-azAZo1lZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Occupations, People, Printing

Inflected forms

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