salariat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of salariat
1915–20; < French: blend of Latin salārium salary ( French salaire ) and French prolétariat proletariat
Example Sentences
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In spite of its own interests in restraining a rise in prices, the old official "salariat" is likely to be obstructive to any such innovations.
From War and the future: Italy, France and Britain at war by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
"Have you ever heard," he inquired, "of the black-coated salariat?"
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-02-18 by Various
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