Langimage
English

miner

|mi/ner|

B2

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/ˈmaɪnər/

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/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

Noun 1

a person who works in a mine extracting minerals or other geological materials from the earth.

The miner descended into the shaft to begin his shift.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 11:32