Exploitee

/ɛkˌsplɔɪˈtiː/ noun

Definition

A person who is exploited; someone who is unfairly used or taken advantage of for another's profit or benefit.

Etymology

From 'exploit' + French '-ee' suffix (recipient of action). This suffix, borrowed from French, creates a noun for the person experiencing the action.

Kelly Says

The word 'exploitee' is interesting because it rarely appears—English speakers usually say 'victim' or 'worker' instead, which shows how 'victim' is less controversial than naming someone as 'someone who has been exploited.'

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