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Definition second-class in American English

second-class adjective

adjective
1

low in quality or importance

Example

a second-class hotel

Example

All the merchandise was second-class.

Synonyms and related words
unimportant minor irrelevant bad poor second-rate
1.1

treated as if you are not as good or important as other people

Example

Many of the women are treated like second-class citizens.

Synonyms and related words
plebeian proletarian common
2

relating to a system in the U.S. for sending newspapers and magazines in the mail

Example

a second-class stamp

Synonyms and related words
airmail by hand by return (of post)
Example

second-class passengers

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
Definition second-class in American English