Miner

Definition

Miner primarily refers to a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other valuable substances from the earth.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnər/
• Respelling: MY-nur (with "MY" as in "my" and "nur" as in "turn")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪnə/
• Respelling: MY-nuh (with "MY" as in "my" and "nuh" as in "sofa")

In both dialects, "miner" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "MY." The pronunciation differs slightly between American and British English, with "MY-nur" in American English and "MY-nuh" in British English.

Etymology

The term "miner" originates from Middle English, derived from "mynour", which itself comes from the Old French term "mineor". Its use in English dates back to the 14th century, relating to one who extracts ore.

Derivatives

• Mineworker
• Miners' lamp
• Mining
• Miners' strike
• Miners' rights

Synonyms

• Dig
• Excavator
• Collier

Antonyms

None

Usage

"Miner" is most frequently used to describe someone whose profession involves working underground to extract resources, such as coal or precious metals.

• The coal miner worked long hours underground to support his family.
• Safety equipment is essential for every miner.

Related Terms

• Mine
• Mining community
• Underground mining
• Surface mining
• Mining engineer

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Profession: An individual who extracts minerals, coal, or other valuable substances from the ground, typically in an underground setting.‍
• Example: The life of a miner is challenging, often involving work in dark and dangerous conditions.

• Animal Behavior: Certain animals, like the leaf miner, that create tunnels in plants or substrates.‍
• Example: The leaf miner is known to cause significant damage to crops by tunneling through the leaf tissue.

• Software Context: A computer or software setup used to process and validate transactions for various cryptocurrencies, earning a reward for the effort.‍
• Example: As the price of Bitcoin rose, more people became interested in becoming miners.