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Meaning of first estate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The caste of clergy in medieval and early modern society, and in particular in France prior to 1789, as distinct from the nobility and the commoners.

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B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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