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White-collar

usgb/ˌwaɪt ˈkɑːlər/Volume
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Refers to work done in an office setting, not physical labor. SlideShe preferred a white-collar environment, surrounded by computers and meetings.
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Implies higher social or economic status and education level. SlideHe aspired to join the white-collar class and leave his factory job behind.
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Involves mental or clerical work, as opposed to manual work. SlideAfter years of physical work, he transitioned to a white-collar role.
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