Shop steward

Shop steward

SHOP STOO-erd ʃɒp ˈstjuːərd
Noun

Union representative.

Example Sentences

"Ask the shop steward."
"Our shop steward."

Etymology & History

British trade union role. Worker representative.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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