miner

Meanings

• noun

  A person who extracts minerals or metals from the earth using mining equipment.

  - "The miner dug deep into the earth to extract gold."
  - "The miner's union went on strike demanding better wages and working conditions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmaɪnə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with miner
myner , finer , thinner , liner

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Variants

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mine , mined , miner , miners , mines , mining , miner's lettuce , leaf miner , leaf miners , strip mine , strip miner , strip miners , strip mines , strip-mine , strip-mined , strip-mines , strip-mining

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Etymology

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From Old French minier, from minier, from mine, quarry.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'miner' was in the 13th century.

2. The deepest gold mine in the world is the Mponeng Gold Mine in South Africa, which is over 3 miles deep.

3. Mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world, with a high risk of injuries and fatalities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mining industry: The industry involved in the extraction of minerals and metals from the earth.

2. Mining equipment: The machinery used to extract minerals and metals from the earth, such as drills, excavators, and conveyor belts.

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Culture

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Mining has played a significant role in human history, from the ancient civilizations that relied on metals for tools and weapons, to the Industrial Revolution, which was fueled by coal mining. Miners have been celebrated in literature, music, and art, such as in the novel 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, the song 'The Ballad of John Axon' by Woody Guthrie, and the painting 'The Gleaners' by Jean-François Millet.

How to Memorize "miner"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person wearing a hard hat and carrying a pickaxe, working in a mine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'miner' with the image of a person extracting valuable resources from the earth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a 'miner' is someone who 'mines' or extracts resources from the earth.

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