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Discover LudwigThe word 'working-class' is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to refer to someone of relatively low socio-economic status, who engages in manual labor for a wage. For example, "Many workers in the manufacturing industry are of the working-class".
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working-class
adjective
Of or pertaining to the working class; suggestive of the working class in manner of speaking, outlook, appearance or other qualities.
Exact(25)
"They're working-class immigrants.
Proper working-class.
Culinary working-class heroes.
The working-class nurses are cartoons.
Working-class people liked murder stories.
Working-class men need to catch up.
Similar(35)
"I represent a working class.
I respect the working class.
We are the working class.
I'm definitely working class.
Working class participation?
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