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Menial

/ˈmiːniəl/adjective / noun
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Menial refers to work or a person involved in unskilled, routine tasks that are often repetitive and undervalued, typically requiring little training or intellectual effort. In modern contexts, it's commonly applied to jobs in service industries or automation, underscoring societal debates about labor dignity and the rise of AI replacing such roles.

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