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class divide

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noun

  • The significant gap in wealth, social status, and opportunity between different socioeconomic groups within a society.

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The result is that the class divide is widening in Silicon Valley as a tiny group of employees are landing unprecedented packages for AI skills, while many others struggle to find work.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The newfound wealth is driving up rental prices in San Francisco, and sparking concerns about a growing class divide within the city.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

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  • wealth gap
  • the haves and the have-nots
  • economic inequality
  • the 1% vs. the 99%
  • social disparity

Possible Antonyms

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  • social equality
  • classlessness
  • shared prosperity
  • equal opportunity for all
  • economic parity

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