Simple Definition of white-collar

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white-collar

adjective

: of, relating to, or having the kind of jobs that are done in an office instead of a factory, warehouse, etc.
white-collar jobs/workers

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“White-collar.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/white-collar. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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