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BREADWINNER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BREADWINNER?

Need another word that means the same as “breadwinner”? Find 9 synonyms for “breadwinner” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Breadwinner” are: employee, member of staff, working man, working woman, workman, labourer, hand, operative, operator

Breadwinner as a Noun

Definitions of "Breadwinner" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “breadwinner” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A person who earns money to support their family, typically the sole one.
  • One whose earnings are the primary source of support for their dependents.

Synonyms of "Breadwinner" as a noun (9 Words)

employeeA person employed for wages or salary, especially at non-executive level.
handA person s arm including the hand.
He had a big hand in organizing the event.
labourerSomeone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor.
A farm labourer.
member of staffAn external body part that projects from the body.
operativeA secret agent or private detective.
A CIA operative.
operatorA person who operates equipment or a machine.
Her reputation as a cool clever operator.
working manA mine or quarry that is being or has been worked.
working womanA mine or quarry that is being or has been worked.
workmanA person with specified skill in a job or craft.
You check it through, like all good workmen do.

Usage Examples of "Breadwinner" as a noun

  • When Roland's grant ran out, Val became the breadwinner.
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