Definitions

white-collar

[hwahyt-kol-er, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˈkɒl ər, ˈwaɪt- /

ADJECTIVE

non-manual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clerical salaried

WEAK

executive office professional

NOUN

office worker

Synonyms

STRONG

administrator clerk employee executive jobholder manager supervisor worker

Example Sentences

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He joined the Journal in mid-2023 from Reuters, where he worked as an investigative reporter focused on white-collar crime and as a correspondent in Venezuela and Spain.

From The Wall Street Journal

For burned-out white-collar workers, it has become a popular midcareer fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dave focuses on the Justice Department, Securities and Exchange Commission and other law enforcement agencies that investigate white-collar crime and fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, with “Send Help,” comes a twist on white-collar warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal

To counterbalance the hefty AI spending, Amazon has cut back in other areas, most notably among its white-collar workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal