precariat
n.— «“Precariat” is a new Japanese word combining the English words “precarious,” referring to the insecurity of part-time and contract work, and “proletariat.”» —“‘Precariat’ workers are starting to fight for a little stability” by Toshihiko Ueno Japan Times June 21, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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