Definitions of earner
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someone who earn wages in return for their labor
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synonyms:
wage earner
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types:
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breadwinner
one whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents
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double dipper
someone who draws two incomes from the government (usually by combining a salary and a pension)
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garnishee
a wage earner who is served with a garnishment
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type of:
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jobholder
an employee who holds a regular job
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breadwinner
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