A person engaged in providing aid or support to others; (in later use) specifically one involved in international aid; a person who works for an aid agency.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Watchman (Boston).
Definition of aid worker in US English:
aid worker
noun
A person engaged in providing aid or support to others; (in later use) specifically one involved in international aid; a person who works for an aid agency.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Watchman (Boston).