working class

noun

Pronunciation: ˈwɜːrkɪŋ klæs

Definition

The social group consisting of people who are employed for wages, especially in manual or industrial work.

Examples

• The working class has historically been the backbone of the manufacturing industry.

• Political parties often design their platforms to appeal to the needs of the working class.

• Economic changes in the region have significantly impacted the stability of the working class.

Synonyms of working class

Words with a similar meaning to working class:

• laborers
• blue-collar
• proletariat

Antonyms of working class

Words with the opposite meaning to working class:

• upper class

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