coalminerEtymologyBy surface analysis, coal + miner, or, by surface analysis, coal mine + -er.coalminer means one who mines for coal; especially, a worker who does not own the mine. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.nounOne who mines for coal; especially, a worker who does not own the mine.“Near-synonyms: coalworker, collier”