The social class
Example: The social class determined many aspects of their daily lives.
Definition
"The social class" refers to a division of society based on social and economic status, often determining one's opportunities, privileges, and lifestyle. It reflects hierarchical groupings such as upper, middle, or lower class within a community or nation.
Etymology
The phrase "the social class" combines 'social,' derived from the Latin 'socialis,' meaning 'of companionship or society,' and 'class,' which originates from the Latin 'classis,' initially referring to a division of Roman citizens. Together, they describe structured groupings within society based on shared characteristics.
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"The social class" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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