La clase alta
Example: La clase alta influyó decisivamente en la política del siglo XIX.
Definition
"La clase alta" refers to the highest social group in a society, typically characterized by significant wealth, power, and influence. This group often plays a decisive role in politics, culture, and economic decisions, as seen in the 19th century context.
Etymology
The term "la clase alta" comes from Spanish, where "clase" means class or group, and "alta" means high or upper. Together, they denote the upper class in society. The concept of social classes has been present since ancient times, reflecting divisions based on status and wealth.
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"La clase alta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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