black-coated

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. White-collar, relating to office workers or office work.

Word forms

black-coated

Etymology

From black + coated, from the black coats traditionally worn by clergy, lawyers, and other professional and clerical workers.

Related words

Not to be confused with black-collar
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