overclasses

/ˈoʊvərˌklæsɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of overclass; multiple social groups that have the most power, wealth, and influence.
    • Different countries have their own overclasses with distinct privileges.
    • Historically, overclasses have resisted changes that threaten their status.
    • The overclasses of the world often share similar lifestyles and values.
verb
  1. Third person singular form of overclass; to assign someone to a higher social or economic class than is appropriate.
    • If the survey overclasses certain groups, the results will be misleading.
    • The algorithm overclasses wealthy neighborhoods, ignoring poorer areas.
    • The system overclasses students based on their parents' income rather than ability.
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