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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

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
plebeianproletariancommon
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
airmailby handby post
Example

second-class passengers

Synonyms and related words
aboardafloataisle seat
3

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

Synonyms and related words
2.12.2A.A.
Definition second-class in British English