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white collar
This term originates from the traditional dress code of office workers who wore white shirts with stiff collars, contrasting with the blue-collar workers who wore durable, darker fabrics for manual labor. It carries a connotation of higher social status, education, and professional authority, though in modern contexts, the distinction is becoming more blurred as workplace attire becomes more casual.
When used to describe crime, the term specifically denotes a lack of physical violence. It suggests a betrayal of trust or a manipulation of systems by those in positions of power, shifting the focus from the act of theft to the abuse of professional privilege.
Meanings
Relating to professional, managerial, or administrative work, typically performed in an office environment rather than manual labor.
Examples
彼女は1日10時間をデスクで過ごす典型的なホワイトカラーだ。
You should dress more professionally for a white collar environment.
ホワイトカラーの環境に合うよう、もっときちんとした服装をすべきだ。