"workperson" meaning in English

See workperson in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: workpersons [plural], workpeople [plural]
Etymology: From work + person. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|work|person}} work + person Head templates: {{en-noun|s|workpeople}} workperson (plural workpersons or workpeople)
  1. A worker; an employee. Categories (topical): People
    Sense id: en-workperson-en-noun-wQRZqTT~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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