lower middle class

/ˈloʊər ˈmɪdəl klæs/
adjective
  1. Relating to the social group between the working class and the middle class, typically with modest incomes and some education but not professional jobs.
    • They live in a lower-middle-class suburb with affordable housing.
    • Many lower-middle-class families struggle to save money for college.
    • The store caters to lower-middle-class shoppers looking for good deals.
noun
  1. The social class between the working class and the middle class, characterized by modest income and some education.
    • Members of the lower-middle-class often work in clerical or service jobs.
    • The government's policies aim to support the lower-middle-class.
    • The lower-middle-class has grown in recent years due to economic changes.
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