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Definition of paperworker

paperworker

/ˈpeɪ.pərˌwɜːr.kər/
pa · per · work · er
Plural:paperworkers
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• noun

1

A laborer or employee who works in the paper manufacturing and processing industry, especially in a paper mill.

Example

"The local union successfully negotiated a new contract to improve safety conditions for the paperworkers at the mill."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the noun 'paper' and 'worker'. It became particularly prominent in the 20th century to describe unionized industrial laborers in the paper milling industry.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paperworker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paperworker
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