Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
working-class
adjective/noun
/ˈwɜrkɪŋ klæs/
Definition
The social group consisting of people who are employed for wages, especially in manual or industrial work.
Examples
- Many working-class families struggle to make ends meet.
- The working-class community often comes together to support one another during tough times.
Meaning
The term ‘working-class’ refers to the segment of society that is primarily engaged in wage labor, often in jobs that require physical or manual skills rather than advanced education.
Synonyms
- laboring class
- blue-collar
- proletariat
