"office drone" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: office drones [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} office drone (plural office drones)
  1. (derogatory) a white-collar worker who works a monotonous profession Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Business, Occupations, People Coordinate_terms: pencil pusher

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