Used specifically to refer to coal mine workers, not miners of other materials.

Occupation Related

Colliers were crucial in powering the Industrial Revolution with coal fuel.

Historical Importance

Being a collier is often associated with tough working conditions and communities.

Socioeconomic Context

Refers to ships carrying coal, but not other types of cargo ships.

Maritime Context

Often used in marine and industrial settings, not common in everyday language.

Technical Term

Its use is limited to the context of coal transportation by sea or rivers.

Specific Use

 I grew up in a culture of self-effacement. My wife showed me a blog comment on one of my last talks, and the blog comment said, "Collier is not charismatic --