a worker, especially one who is skilled in working with their hands: a factory operative. mainly US. a person who works secretly for an organization: a CIA operative. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Employees & colleagues. alumnae. alumni. alumnus. compatriot. employee. girl. goonda. hireling. homeworker. nominee. non-managerial. More @Wikipedia
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