Wage earner who is beneath seeking earthly riches (5)
I believe the answer is:
miner
'wage earner who is beneath seeking earthly riches' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
This is the entire clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for miner that I've seen before include "Pit worker" , "Digger for gold or coal, say" , "Bevin boy" , "Man of 49" , "One who digs for ore" .)