lower class

/ˈloʊər klæs/
noun
  1. The social class that has the lowest status and the least wealth in a society.
    • The lower-class often has limited access to quality healthcare.
    • Politicians rarely address the needs of the lower-class.
    • Education can help people move out of the lower-class.
adjective
  1. Relating to the social group that has the least money, power, and education in a society.
    • The novel describes the struggles of a lower-class family in the city.
    • She grew up in a lower-class neighborhood but later became a successful lawyer.
    • Many lower-class workers were hit hardest by the economic crisis.