Gangmaster
//ˈɡæŋˌmæstəɹ// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A person who employs and directs large groups of (usually agricultural) manual labourers, especially those who are poorly paid and illegally employed. British
"Many who immigrate illegally fall victim to gangmasters, who exploit them for low pay under extreme conditions."
Example
More examples"Many who immigrate illegally fall victim to gangmasters, who exploit them for low pay under extreme conditions."
Etymology
From gang + master.
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