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Cooly

Definition:

A cooly is an Indian laborer or agricultural worker who is hired to perform manual labor tasks.

Examples:

Noun: The plantation owner hired several coolies to work in the fields.

Noun: Coolies were often subjected to exploitation and harsh working conditions during colonial times.

Adjective: The cooly workers toiled under the scorching sun.

Adjective: The cooly labor force played a crucial role in shaping the economy of the region.

Verb: The landowner cooly arranged for the transportation and accommodation of the workers.

Verb: The workers were cooly brought in from neighboring villages to meet the labor demand.

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