"black-coated" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From black + coated, from the black coats traditionally worn by clergy, lawyers, and other professional and clerical workers. Etymology templates: {{af|en|black|coated}} black + coated Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} black-coated (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly UK, dated) white-collar, relating to office workers or office work Tags: UK, dated, not-comparable Related terms: Not to be confused with black-collar
    Sense id: en-black-coated-en-adj-9pwaMfOp Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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