middle classes

UK
/ˌmɪd.əl ˈklɑː.sɪz/
US
/ˌmɪd.əl ˈklæs.ɪz/

Translations

middle-classnoun

middle classes

pl

middle classes
pl
UK
/ˌmɪd.əlˈklɑːs/
US
/ˌmɪd.əlˈklæs/
средний класс
Many people aspire to join the middle class.
Многие люди стремятся войти в средний класс.
Synonyms
bourgeois class
petite bourgeoisie
white-collar class
professional class

Definitions

middle-classnoun
A social group that falls between the working class and the upper class, typically characterized by moderate income, education, and social status.
The middle-class often aspires to own homes and provide higher education for their children.
The people who belong to the middle class considered collectively as a group.
The middle-class has been a driving force behind the country's economic growth.