Upper class

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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.
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Often appears as...

  • upper class family
  • upper class status
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Social Power

Upper class implies access to influence and decision-making power in society.

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His upper class connections helped him start a successful business.
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Inherited Wealth

Often includes those with family wealth passed down through generations.

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The Smiths are an upper class family with an ancestral mansion.
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Cultural Influence

May refer to people who shape cultural tastes, often in arts and fashion.

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Upper class designers dominated the fashion show.
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