2. of those who work for wages especially manual or
industrial laborers. [Narrower terms: {lower-class,
low-class}]
Syn: propertyless, wage-earning, working-class. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
lower-class — adj. same as {low class}. Contrasted with {middle class} and {upper class}. Syn: low class. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lower Class Brats — 2008 Lower Class Brats sind eine amerikanische Punkrockband. Die Gruppe stammt aus Austin, Texas. Ihren Hardcore Punk Sound beschreibt die Band als Mischung aus hochenergentischem Rock ’n’ Roll und lautem Streetpunk. Die Texte der Band… … Deutsch Wikipedia
lower-class — adjective occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑low class • Ant: ↑middle class, ↑upper class • Similar to: ↑non U, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
lower-class vs middle-class vs upper-class low-class — non U on U (n[o^]n*[=u] ), adj. Not characteristic of the upper classes especially in language use. [Chiefly British] [Narrower terms: {lower class (vs. middle class) (vs. upper class), low class}] Syn: vulgar. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lower class — noun A class of people in a society characterized by low income, low level of education, high unemployment and, as a result of these, a low social status. See Also: lower class … Wiktionary
lower-class — adjective Date: 1890 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the lower class 2. being an inferior or low ranking specimen of its kind < a lower class theater > … New Collegiate Dictionary
lower class — low′er class′ [[t]ˈloʊ ər[/t]] n. soc a class of people below the middle class in social standing and generally characterized by low income and lack of education • Etymology: 1765–75 low′er class′, adj … From formal English to slang
lower class — /loh euhr/ 1. a class of people below the middle class, having the lowest social rank or standing due to low income, lack of skills or education, and the like. 2. (broadly) working class. [1765 75] * * * … Universalium
lower class — section of the population with a low socio economic status … English contemporary dictionary
American lower class — The concept of a lower class in the United States is used to describe those at or near the lower end of the socio economic hierarchy. As with all social classes in the United States, the lower class is loosely defined and its boundaries and… … Wikipedia
