Bracero (noun)

A Mexican laborer who was brought to the United States under the Bracero Program, which ran from 1942 to 1964, to work in agriculture and other industries.

Origin:

From spanish bracero "strong-armed man".

Examples:

1. The bracero program brought millions of Mexican workers to the United States.
2. The braceros were an important source of labor for American agriculture during World War II.
3. The braceros were not given the same rights and benefits as American workers.
4. The bracero program ended in 1964, but its legacy continues to be felt today.
5. The braceros were brought in to fill the labor shortages during the war.