Definitions
- Referring to a person who does physical work, often in construction or agriculture. - Talking about a worker who performs manual tasks that require physical effort. - Describing a person who works with their hands and performs tasks such as digging, lifting, or carrying heavy objects.
- Referring to a person who does physical work, often in construction or manufacturing. - Talking about a worker who performs manual tasks that require physical effort. - Describing a person who works with their hands and performs tasks such as digging, lifting, or carrying heavy objects.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a person who does physical work.
- 2Both words describe workers who perform manual tasks.
- 3Both words can be used in contexts such as construction, agriculture, and manufacturing.
- 4Both words emphasize the physical effort required for the job.
- 5Both words are spelled differently in British and American English.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Labourer is more commonly used in British English while laborer is more common in American English.
- 2Connotation: Labourer may have a more positive connotation in British English while laborer may have a more neutral or negative connotation in American English.
Remember this!
Labourer and laborer are synonyms that refer to a person who does physical work and performs manual tasks that require physical effort. The main difference between the two words is their spelling and usage in British and American English. Labourer is more commonly used in British English while laborer is more common in American English.
