Meaning of the word worker in English

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worker

US /ˈwɝː.kɚ/
UK /ˈwɝː.kɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who does a particular job or who works in a particular way

Example:
She is a hard worker and always meets deadlines.
The factory employs many skilled workers.
2.

a sterile female ant, bee, wasp, or termite, specialized to perform any of the tasks of the colony other than reproduction

Example:
The worker bees collect nectar and pollen.
An ant colony relies heavily on its workers for foraging and nest maintenance.
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