gangmaster
gangmaster · gangmasters
A person who employs and directs large groups of manual labourers, especially those…A person who employs and directs large groups of (usually agricultural) manual labourers, especially those who are poorly paid and illegally employed.
UK/ˈɡæŋˌmɑːstə/US/ˈɡæŋˌmæstəɹ/
Meaning
1 senses(UK)A person who employs and directs large groups of (usually agricultural) manual labourers, especially those who are poorly paid and illegally employed.
Many who immigrate illegally fall victim to gangmasters, who exploit them for low pay under extreme conditions.
Origin
From gang + master.From gang + master.
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Forms
plural: gangmasters| Singular | gangmaster |
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