Worker
Worker noun - A person who does very hard or dull work.
Usage example: a champion of the rights of the farm workers who pick the nation's fruits and vegetables
Workhorse and worker are semantically related in hard worker topic. In some cases you can use "Workhorse" instead a noun "Worker".
Workhorse
Workhorse noun - A horse used for plowing and hauling and other heavy labor.
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