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Meaning of lower class | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A class of people in a society characterized by low incomes, low level of education, high unemployment and, as a result of these, a low social status.

Equivalents

Deutsch Gesindel unterklassig
Ελληνικά λαϊκός προλεταριάτο
Español clase baja
Suomi alaluokka köyhälistö
Français bas peuple petit peuple
Gaeilge íosaicme ísealaicme
日本語 下級
ქართული დაბალი კლასი
한국어 하급
Português classe baixa
Svenska underklass
தமிழ் அடித்தட்டு

Examples

“The only language of the lower class is pidgin-English—quite incomprehensible to the newcomer from Great Britain, —but a large proportion of the inhabitants are highly educated men who excel as lawyers, clergymen, clerks and traders.”

CEFR level

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

lower convex envelope lower court Lower Creek lower criticism Lower Cumberworth Lower Dagsian

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