economic class

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noun

A grouping of people within a society based on their financial status, income, occupation, and level of education.

Example Sentences

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Nearly half of people who consider themselves middle class said they grew up in a lower economic class.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

And in recent months several companies have begun bragging about how well they are doing with this top-tier economic class.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 3, 2026

Thesaurus

Possible Synonyms

financial standing
social stratum
station in life
socioeconomic status
income bracket

Possible Antonyms

classlessness
a society without rank
financial equality
economic homogeneity