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Definition the middle class in British English

the middle class

1

the social class that consists mostly of educated people who have professional jobs: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

the growth of the middle classes in the 19th century

Example

She considers herself to be a member of the upper middle class.

Definition the middle class in British English