strikebreaker

noun

strike·​break·​er ˈstrīk-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce strikebreaker (audio)
: a person hired to replace a striking worker

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SsangYong called in strikebreakers, but the workers fought them off and barricaded themselves on the roof of the factory. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 One major altercation was the Three Days’ Battle, or the Battle of the Tug, during which thousands of gunshots were exchanged between striking miners and strikebreakers supported by law enforcement. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 Strikers viewed militiamen and soldiers as strikebreakers, and with the arrival of troops in Chicago, the violence escalated dramatically, as did civilian deaths. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 Chavez also used language to describe strikebreakers that critics say would draw sharp condemnation today. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strikebreaker

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strikebreaker was in 1904

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“Strikebreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strikebreaker. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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strikebreaker

noun
strike·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce strikebreaker (audio)
: a person hired to replace a striking worker

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strikebreaker

noun
strike·​break·​er ˈstrīk-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce strikebreaker (audio)
: an individual hired to replace a striking worker
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