lower-class

Definitions

Relating to or belonging to the social group that has the lowest status in a society, typically characterized by low income and limited educational opportunities.

Of a low or inferior social or economic rank.

Examples

The novel provides a vivid portrayal of the struggles faced by the lower-class families in the industrial city.

Sociologists often study how economic policies disproportionately affect lower-class communities.

He worked hard to rise above his lower-class upbringing and eventually became a successful entrepreneur.

Synonyms

underprivileged impoverished working-class destitute disadvantaged proletarian needy

Antonyms

upper-class wealthy affluent aristocratic privileged elite prosperous