The lower class
Example: The lower class played a crucial role in the industrial revolution.
Definition
"The lower class" refers to the social group consisting of people with the least wealth, education, and social status, often involved in manual labor or low-paying jobs. This class historically faced economic hardships and limited opportunities for advancement.
Etymology
The term "the lower class" combines 'lower,' indicating a position beneath others in rank or status, with 'class,' which derives from the Latin 'classis,' originally meaning a division of Roman citizens. The phrase emerged in social and economic discussions to describe groups with less privilege and power.
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"The lower class" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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