precariat
noun /prɪˈkeəriət/
/prɪˈkeriət/
(often the precariat)
[uncountable, countable]- people whose employment and income are not secure, especially when considered as a class
- The precariat, the poorest and most deprived grouping, made up 15% of the population.
- Members of the precariat are generally so worried about keeping their jobs that they will take wage cuts and give up all employment rights.