What does lower class mean?

Definitions for lower class
ˈloʊ ərlower class

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word lower class.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. lower class, underclassadjective

    the social class lowest in the social hierarchy

  2. lower-class, low-classadjective

    occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society

Wiktionary

  1. lower classnoun

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

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  1. lower class

    Lower class refers to an economic and social category in society made up predominantly of individuals and families with low income and minimal access to wealth, education, and other resources. People in this class often work in unskilled occupations, have lower educational levels, and experience lack of access to healthcare and other essential services. These factors may limit their opportunities to improve their economic standing. The definition can vary significantly in different cultural and socioeconomic contexts.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lower class in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lower class in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of lower class in a Sentence

  1. Edward C. Banfield:

    Although he has more leasure than almost anyone, the indifference ,appathy if one preferes, of the lower class person is such that he seldom makes even the simplest repaires to the place that he lives in. He is not troubled by dirt or dilapidation and he does not mind the inadequacy of public facilities such as schools, parks hospitals and libraries. Indeed, where such things exist, he may destroy them by carelessness or even by vandalism.

  2. Judith Joan Walker:

    No one says, ‘Give me a shitty, cheap product’ -- that’s not what they want. We don’t treat the less fortunate like they are a lower class.

  3. Charles Jackson Jr:

    He seems to really be about lifting up the lower class, and that is what the church is supposed to do. Him being here hopefully confirms what he represents in terms of Christian principles, morals and values.


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