gangmaster

English

Etymology

From gang +‎ master.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɡæŋˌmɑːstə/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɡæŋˌmæstəɹ/

Noun

gangmaster (plural gangmasters) (British)

  1. A person who employs and directs large groups of (usually agricultural) manual labourers, especially those who are poorly paid and illegally employed.
    Many who immigrate illegally fall victim to gangmasters, who exploit them for low pay under extreme conditions.
  • gangmastering
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