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Definition second-class in British English

second-class adjective

adjective
1

low in quality or importance

Example

All the merchandise was second-class.

Example

a second-class hotel

Synonyms and related words
unimportant minor irrelevant sad poor terribly
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 post that is sent by second class

Example

a second-class stamp

Example

I sent the parcel second-class.

Synonyms and related words
airmail by hand by post
Example

second-class passengers

Synonyms and related words
aboard afloat aisle seat
3

a second-class university degree is a good degree, but not as good as a first

Synonyms and related words
2.1 2.2 A.A.
Definition second-class in British English