Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blue-collar-family
noun
/ˌbluːˈkɒlər ˈfæmɪli/
Definition
A family in which the members typically work in manual labor or skilled trades. Blue-collar jobs often involve physical work and may require specific technical skills or training.
Examples
- A blue-collar family often values hard work and perseverance.
- Many blue-collar families have a strong sense of community and mutual support.
- Growing up in a blue-collar family can shape one’s perspective on education and career choices.
Meaning
A blue-collar family represents a socioeconomic class that primarily earns income through hourly wages rather than through salaries from professional or managerial roles.
Synonyms
- working-class family
- labor-class family
- manual labor family
