La clase social
Example: La clase social influía en el acceso a la educación durante siglos.
Definition
"La clase social" refers to the division of society based on economic status, occupation, and social privileges. It influences individuals' opportunities, behaviors, and interactions, often determining access to resources like education, as in the phrase: La clase social influía en el acceso a la educación durante siglos.
Etymology
The term "la clase social" comes from the Latin word 'classis,' meaning a group or division, combined with 'social,' derived from the Latin 'socialis,' relating to society. Together, they describe a social group defined by common economic and cultural characteristics. Did you know 'classis' originally referred to a fleet of ships in ancient Rome?
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"La clase social" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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