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strikebreaker

/strɪkˈbreɪkər/ noun · British & US
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What does strikebreaker mean?

noun

A person who crosses a picket line or joins a strike in order to continue working, often in opposition to the striking workers.

Example

"The company hired strikebreakers to maintain production during the labor dispute."

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