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Meaning of above one's station | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Of higher social status than suitable for one's position, standing, or rank.

Examples

“The serf's ideas of equity were above his station.”
“Maternus, a private ſoldier, of a daring boldneſs above his ſtation,[…] plundered with impunity the rich and defenceleſs cities of Gaul and Spain.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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