social class
noun
a broad group in society having common economic, cultural, or political status.
social classes
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pluralof social class.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The study also provides the first direct genetic evidence that can be used to investigate how power was inherited at Shimao, who belonged to its ruling families, and how different social classes were formed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
But Riley stressed the film is not a downer portrayal of the struggle between social classes.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Still, large portions of all social classes remain united in their disdain for this regime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
Like gated communities, secured high-rises and private security services, the clubs reflect a growing separation between social classes that erodes the idea of a shared public space.
From Salon ● May 30, 2025
Northeastern Indians were appalled by the European propensity to divide themselves into social classes, with those on the lower rungs of the hierarchy compelled to defer to those on the upper.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
