English

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Etymology 1

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From counter +‎ worker.

Noun

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counterworker (plural counterworkers)

  1. (rare) One who works at a counter.
    • 1983, Lester Schwartz, Irv Brechner, The career finder:
      When a desired part is not in stock, the counterworker must be able to suggest a different, though interchangeable, part.

Etymology 2

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From counter- +‎ worker or counterwork +‎ -er.

Noun

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counterworker (plural counterworkers)

  1. (rare) One who works against something; a saboteur.
    • 1880, Thomas Guthrie, William Garden Blaikie, Benjamin Waugh, The Sunday magazine:
      In the midst of this serene sunshine there was a malignant counterworker...