valkokaulus-

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Finnish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Derived from valkoinen (“white”) +‎ kaulus (“collar”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈʋɑlkokɑu̯lus-/, [ˈʋɑ̝lko̞ˌkɑ̝u̯lus̠-]

Adjective[edit]

valkokaulus-

  1. white-collar (of or pertaining to office work and office workers)
    valkokaulustyöntekijä ― white-collar worker

Usage notes[edit]

  • Used only as modifier in compound terms.

Declension[edit]

  • Not inflected.

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