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white-collar

UK
/ˌwaɪt ˈkɒl.ə/
US
/ˌwaɪt ˈkɑː.lɚ/

Translations

white-collaradjective
UK
/ˌwaɪt ˈkɒl.ə/
US
/ˌwaɪt ˈkɑː.lɚ/
Many white-collar workers prefer flexible schedules.
Многие офисные работники предпочитают гибкий график.
White-collar jobs often require a college degree.
Служащие должности часто требуют высшего образования.
Synonyms
professional
clerical
administrative
office
non-manual
salaried
Antonyms
blue-collar

Definitions

white-collaradjective
Relating to employees who perform professional, managerial, or administrative work, typically in an office setting rather than manual labor.
She accepted a white-collar job at a large accounting firm.
Relating to non-violent, financially motivated crime typically committed by professionals or office workers.
The firm hired a lawyer who specializes in white-collar crime.
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