minimum wage
US /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm ˌweɪdʒ/
UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm ˌweɪdʒ/
1.
the lowest wage permitted by law or by a special agreement (such as one with a labor union)
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Many workers struggle to live on minimum wage.
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The government is considering raising the minimum wage.