laborist en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English labor Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íd͏̌d͏̌ō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Hellenic *-tās Ancient Greek -τής (-tḗs) Ancient Greek -ῐστής (-ĭstḗs)bor. Latin -istader. Old French -istebor. Middle English -ist English -ist English laborist From labor + -ist.
Meanings
- A physician who aids labor and delivery but does not provide prenatal care.
- A supporter of workers' rights.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| laborists | Number=Plur | lexicographic |