White-collar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: White-collar is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to office work and workers; contrasted with blue-collar.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to office work and workers; contrasted with blue-collar.
More Meanings
- Pertaining to the culture of white-collar workers, as values, politics, etc.; contrasted with blue-collar.
Example Sentences
This being a motion picture star is a real business. It's a job, and not always a white collar one, either.
Word Forms
- whitecollar
Synonyms for white-collar
Depending on context, synonyms include black-coated, professional, clerical, salaried.
Antonyms for white-collar
Common opposites include blue-collar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include salaried, professional, clerical, civilian, administrative, gray-collar.
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