laborite

noun

la·​bor·​ite ˈlā-bə-ˌrīt How to pronounce laborite (audio)
1
: a member of a group favoring the interests of labor
2
capitalized
a
: a member of a political party devoted chiefly to the interests of labor
b
usually Labourite : a member of the British Labour party

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laborite was in 1887

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Cite this Entry

“Laborite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laborite. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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