lower class
/ˈloʊər klæs/
noun
- 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
- 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.
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