counterworker

English

Etymology 1

From counter +‎ worker.

Noun

counterworker (plural counterworkers)

1. (rare) One who works at a counter.
   • 1983, Lester Schwartz, Irv Brechner, The career finder:

     When a desired part is not in stock, the counterworker must be able to suggest a different, though interchangeable, part.

Etymology 2

From counter- +‎ worker or counterwork +‎ -er.

Noun

counterworker (plural counterworkers)

1. (rare) One who works against something; a saboteur.
   • 1880, Thomas Guthrie, William Garden Blaikie, Benjamin Waugh, The Sunday magazine:

     In the midst of this serene sunshine there was a malignant counterworker...