low·er-class
ˌlō-ər-ˈklas 
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
: a social class occupying a position below the middle class and having the lowest status in a society
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Adjective
they were finally earning enough to get out of the lower-class tax bracket
Noun
a member of the lower class
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Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
In literature, Nabataean society is often described as being more egalitarian, with the king more integrated with lower classes than leaders of other civilizations, Creasman said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
During the early to mid-20th century, Black Pentecostals were often seen as lower class, unlike other Protestant groups such as Black Baptists and Methodists.
—Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
And even those from the lower classes who do graduate are often overlooked in the job market in favor of the well-heeled and well-connected.
—Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2017
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Noun
Itinerary changes Additionally, if a passenger is downgraded to a lower class of service, or to a plane that's less accommodating of passengers with disabilities, they are entitled to an automatic refund, according to the DOT.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
In literature, Nabataean society is often described as being more egalitarian, with the king more integrated with lower classes than leaders of other civilizations, Creasman said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
During the early to mid-20th century, Black Pentecostals were often seen as lower class, unlike other Protestant groups such as Black Baptists and Methodists.
—Dara Delgado, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
And even those from the lower classes who do graduate are often overlooked in the job market in favor of the well-heeled and well-connected.
—Shannon K. O'Neil, Foreign Affairs, 3 May 2017
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“Lower-class.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lower-class. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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