Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blue-collar
Adjective
/ˈbluːˌkɒlər/
Definition
Relating to workers who engage in manual labor, often in industrial or manufacturing jobs.
Examples
- Many blue-collar workers are the backbone of the economy.
- She decided to pursue a blue-collar career in carpentry.
- His blue-collar job involves working long hours under challenging conditions.
Meaning
The term ‘blue-collar’ describes people whose jobs require physical work rather than office work. These jobs often involve skilled or unskilled labor in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, and maintenance.
Synonyms
- Manual labor
- Working-class
- Laboring
