strikebreaker

[ strahyk-brey-ker ]
/ ˈstraɪkˌbreɪ kər /

noun

a person who takes part in breaking up a strike of workers, either by working or by furnishing workers.

Origin of strikebreaker

First recorded in 1900–05; strike + breaker1

Example sentences from the Web for strikebreaker

  • Strikebreaker,” they groaned, impressed by the wonderful dexterity of the stenographer.

    The Triumph of Virginia Dale |John Francis, Jr.
  • This witness had acted as a strikebreaker up until the time he was subpoenaed.

    The Everett massacre |Walker C. Smith

British Dictionary definitions for strikebreaker

strikebreaker
/ (ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə) /

noun

a person who tries to make a strike ineffectual by working or by taking the place of those on strike

Derived forms of strikebreaker

strikebreaking, noun, adjective

Cultural definitions for strikebreaker

strikebreaker

An employee hired to replace a striking worker. (See scab.)