forced laborer
[/fɔːrst ˈleɪbərər/]
nounpl: forced laborers
trabalhador forçado
1. A person who is compelled to work against their will, typically under threat, coercion, or without fair compensation
During World War II, many forced laborers were taken from occupied territories to work in factories.
Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, muitos trabalhadores forçados foram levados de territórios ocupados para trabalhar em fábricas.
2. An individual subjected to labor trafficking, modern slavery, or involuntary servitude
The NGO worked to rescue forced laborers from exploitative working conditions.
A ONG trabalhou para resgatar trabalhadores forçados de condições de trabalho exploratórias.
The term 'forced laborer' carries significant historical weight, particularly in reference to WWII victims and modern human trafficking. In Brazil, the term is also used historically regarding slavery and contemporary labor exploitation in rural areas. International organizations like the ILO use 'forced labor' and 'forced laborer' as legal terminology in trafficking and human rights discussions.
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