cognitariat

noun — 2 senses

cognitariat

noun

UK /ˌkɒɡ.nɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ət/ · US /ˌkɑɡ.nɪˈtɛ.ɹi.ət/

Etymology Blend of cognitive + proletariat.

1

Human sciences, Sciences, Social science, Sociology Knowledge workers considered as a social class.

2

Human sciences, Sciences, Social science, Sociology Sometimes Such workers whose compensation and job security are low, not being commensurate with their high educational attainment, the costs of their education, and the value that they produce (via teaching and research); as for example with many graduate students and adjunct professors.

  • Holonym: precariat

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