1. people employed to extract minerals, coal, or other valuable materials from the earth, typically underground
Usage: plural form; singular is mineworker; often refers to coal miners specifically in historical contexts

Examples

• The mineworkers went on strike to demand better safety conditions.
• During the Industrial Revolution, mineworkers faced extremely dangerous working conditions.
• Many mineworkers in the region lost their jobs when the coal mines closed.
• The union represents thousands of mineworkers across the country.
• Mineworkers often work long shifts deep underground extracting coal and minerals.
• The government implemented new regulations to protect mineworkers from hazardous exposure.