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noun

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.

(broadly) working class.

Origin:
1765–75

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lower class

—n
1.	middle class upper class Compare working class the social stratum having the lowest position in the social hierarchy

—*adj*
2.	of or relating to the lower class
3.	inferior or vulgar

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