working-class
Pronunciation
/wˈɜːkɪŋklˈæs/

Definition & Meaning of "working-class"in English

working-class
01

relating to individuals or families who work in manual or non-managerial jobs, usually earning modest incomes and facing financial challenges

Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
Examples
The working-class family lived in a modest apartment and relied on steady employment for income.
02

working for hourly wages rather than fixed (e.g. annual) salaries

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