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sweatshop

/ˈswɛtʃɒp/ noun · British & US
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What does sweatshop mean?

noun

A factory or workshop in which workers are employed for long hours at low wages, often in poor conditions. A place where goods are made, especially in a way that is not fair to the workers.

Example

"The company was accused of operating a sweatshop in its overseas factories."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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