salariat

/ˌsæləˈriːɪt/ or /sæləˈreɪɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A class of workers who are paid a salary, especially in a large corporation.

“The company’s salariat were entitled to a generous benefits package.”

2. noun

A class of people who rely on a regular income, typically a salary.

“The salariat in the city were affected by the economic downturn.”

Synonyms

  • employees
  • workforce

Antonyms

  • entrepreneur
  • self-employed