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noun (n)

• a laborer who is obliged to do menial work

  seorang buruh yang wajib melakukan kerja kasar

  Synonym:
  drudge, galley slave, peon
  

  source: wordnet30
• Originally, a laborer on canals for internal navigation; hence, a laborer on other public works, as in building railroads, embankments, etc.

  awalnya, seorang buruh di kanal dalaman untuk navigasi; maka, seorang buruh di lain public works, seperti dalam membangun rel kereta api, embankments, dll.

  source: webster1913