upper class

noun, adj — 4 senses

upper class

nounalso spelled upper-class

UK /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ · US /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/

1

A class of people at the top of a social hierarchy.

2

The aristocracy.

Derived terms: upper-class twit
Related terms: upper-class

upper-class

adj

US /ˈʌpɚˌklæs/

1

Of a high social position.

2

Aristocratic.

Derived terms: upper-classness
Related terms: middle-class, upper class, working-class

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