precariat
noun/prɪˈkeəriət/
/prɪˈkeriət/
(often the precariat)
[uncountable, countable]- people whose employment and income are not secure, especially when considered as a class
- The precariat, the poorest and most deprived grouping, made up 15% of the population.
- Members of the precariat are generally so worried about keeping their jobs that they will take wage cuts and give up all employment rights.
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