Upper class
noun
The richest people in a society, who are powerful and have a high social status.
She was born into the upper class and enjoyed all the privileges that came with it.
Often appears as...
- upper class family
- upper class status
adjective
Related to the richest people in a society.
They live in an upper class neighborhood.
Often appears as...
- upper class neighborhood
- upper class lifestyle
noun
The richest people in a society, who are powerful and have a high social status.
She was born into the upper class and enjoyed all the privileges that came with it.
Often appears as...
- upper class family
- upper class status
adjective
Related to the richest people in a society.
They live in an upper class neighborhood.
Often appears as...
- upper class neighborhood
- upper class lifestyle
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Power
Upper class implies access to influence and decision-making power in society.
His upper class connections helped him start a successful business.
Pro Tip 2/3Inherited Wealth
Often includes those with family wealth passed down through generations.
The Smiths are an upper class family with an ancestral mansion.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Influence
May refer to people who shape cultural tastes, often in arts and fashion.
Upper class designers dominated the fashion show.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Power
Upper class implies access to influence and decision-making power in society.
His upper class connections helped him start a successful business.
Pro Tip 2/3Inherited Wealth
Often includes those with family wealth passed down through generations.
The Smiths are an upper class family with an ancestral mansion.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Influence
May refer to people who shape cultural tastes, often in arts and fashion.
Upper class designers dominated the fashion show.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Power
Upper class implies access to influence and decision-making power in society.
His upper class connections helped him start a successful business.
Pro Tip 2/3Inherited Wealth
Often includes those with family wealth passed down through generations.
The Smiths are an upper class family with an ancestral mansion.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Influence
May refer to people who shape cultural tastes, often in arts and fashion.
Upper class designers dominated the fashion show.
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