Choremen

/ˈtʃɔːrmən/ noun

Definition

Plural of choreman; multiple men employed to do chores and routine work.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'choreman,' formed by changing '-man' to '-men' to indicate multiple male workers.

Kelly Says

The existence of a plural word 'choremen' suggests that large households and farms once employed multiple people whose sole responsibility was handling the unending stream of small chores—a job category that has largely disappeared.

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Gender History

Plural of 'choreman'; perpetuates the male-default assumption in occupational naming. The unmarked plural erases women's historical presence in this labor.

Inclusive Usage

Use 'chore workers' or 'domestic assistants' as gender-neutral plurals that include all performers of this work.

Inclusive Alternatives

["chore workers","domestic assistants","maintenance helpers"]

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