What does lower-class mean?
Lower-class means Not of the elite, of the peasantry or working-class..
Lower-class
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not of the elite, of the peasantry or working-class..
Definitions by Sense
- Not of the elite, of the peasantry or working-class.
- Unrefined.
Example Sentences
The lower-class people have little chance of advancement.
His lower-class tastes tended to run to three-stooges movies and cheap drink.
Synonyms for lower-class
Antonyms for lower-class
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lower-class
- most lower-class
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lower-class?
Common synonyms include proletarian, low-class, blue-collar, propertyless.
What is the opposite of lower-class?
Possible antonyms include middle-class, upper-class.
How do you use lower-class in a sentence?
The lower-class people have little chance of advancement.
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