Green-collar
[green-kol-er] /ˈgrinˈkɒl ər/
adjective
1.
noting or pertaining to workers, jobs, or businesses that are involved in protecting the environment or solving environmental problems.
noun, Also, green collar
2.
a green-collar worker.
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or designating workers involved in environmental protection, or employed by companies that have protection of the environment as a stated aim
adjective
pertaining to a working class in the environmental or agricultural sectors
Examples
Green-collar jobs involve products and services that are environment-friendly.
Word Origin
1976
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