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gangmaster

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈɡæŋˌmɑːstə/
  • US: /ˈɡæŋˌmæstəɹ/

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who employs and directs large groups of (usually agricultural) manual labourers, especially those who are poorly paid and illegally employed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • Many who immigrate illegally fall victim to gangmasters, who exploit them for low pay under extreme conditions.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From gang + master.