lower+classes

  • 1lower classes — the ˌlower ˈclasses f120 [lower class lower classes] noun plural (also …

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  • 2lower class — lower classes also lower class N COUNT COLL: usu pl Some people use the lower class or the lower classes to refer to the division of society that they consider to have the lowest social status. Education now offers the lower classes access to job …

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  • 3lower — lower1 [lō′ər] adj. [compar. of LOW1] 1. in a place or on a level below another [lower lip] 2. inferior in rank, authority, or dignity [the lower classes] 3. less in quantity, degree, value, intensity, etc. 4 …

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  • 4lower class — n also lower classes [plural] old fashioned the social class that has less money, power, or education than anyone else. This is now considered offensive →↑working class, middle class ↑middle class, upper class ↑upper class >lower class adj …

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  • 5lower orders — noun plural : lower classes you had the marks of the lower orders on you Anthony West * * * the ˌlower ˈorders [lower orders] noun …

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  • 6lower class — Synonyms and related words: bourgeoisie, cog, common people, common run, common sort, commonage, commonality, commonalty, commoners, commons, creature, flunky, follower, hoi polloi, inferior, junior, laborers, lightweight, linendrapers, lower… …

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  • 7Lower — Low Low (l[=o]), a. [Compar. {Lower} (l[=o] [ e]r); superl. {Lowest}.] [OE. low, louh, lah, Icel. l[=a]gr; akin to Sw. l[*a]g, Dan. lav, D. laag, and E. lie. See {Lie} to be prostrate.] [1913 Webster] 1. Occupying an inferior position or place;… …

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  • 8lower class — noun (also lower classes) the working class. adjective relating to the lower class …

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  • 9lower class — also lower classes noun (C) old fashioned the social class that has less money, power, or education than anyone else see also: working class lower class adjective …

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  • 10ˌlower ˈclass — noun the lower class or the lower classes people who have the lowest social status • See: middle class, upper class, working class …

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