The plural form of dustman; multiple male workers employed to collect trash and refuse.
Regular plural of 'dustman' using the men/man distinction. 'Dustman' became the standard British term by the late 1800s.
The word 'dustmen' perfectly captures a specific era and culture—it's thoroughly British and tied to a now-obsolete job description, since 'refuse collection' and 'waste management' are the modern terms, making 'dustmen' feel nostalgic!
Plural of masculine-coded occupational term, reinforcing male-default assumption in sanitation work despite significant female participation.
Use 'sanitation workers', 'waste collectors', or 'dust collectors' for inclusive plural reference.
["sanitation workers","waste collectors","dust collectors","cleaners"]
Women's labor in sanitation and waste management has been historically underrepresented in language and recognition.
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