[hwahyt-kol-er, wahyt-] 
| 1. | belonging or pertaining to the ranks of office and professional workers whose jobs generally do not involve manual labor or the wearing of a uniform or work clothes. |
| 2. | a white-collar worker. |
| white-col·lar (hwīt'kŏl'ər, wīt'-) adj. Of or relating to workers whose work usually does not involve manual labor and who are often expected to dress with a degree of formality. |
A descriptive term for office workers, who use a minimum of physical exertion, as opposed to blue-collar laborers. Managerial, clerical, and sales jobs are common white-collar occupations.
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