Strikebreaker
Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkər/
Strikebreaker (noun)
- A person hired to work when others stop working in protest, so the stoppage has less effect.
- Someone who helps break a protest by continuing work or opposing the group’s demands.
Examples
- A strikebreaker works while others stop working.
- The strikebreaker crossed the picket line to keep working.