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Complete Definition of "microserf"

English
Etymology
"Micro" from the company name "Microsoft" due to the ubiqitous use of the company's products.
"Serf" derives from the latin word servus, meaning slave.

Noun
microserf

#Neologism to describe an individual working in a low paid job service industry position using information technologies. The individuals have usually only attained a basic qualification and so are not in position to use their knowledge to move on to a higher paid position.

See also
McJob?

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