miner
|mi/ner|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈmaɪnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈmaɪnə/
mine worker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'miner' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'minour', where 'mine' meant 'to dig'.
Historical Evolution
'minour' transformed into the modern English word 'miner'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who digs', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who works in a mine'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/08 11:32