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Meaning of "middle class" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MIDDLE CLASS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MIDDLE CLASS

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Middle class can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MIDDLE CLASS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Middle class

The middle class is a class of people in the middle of a societal hierarchy. In Weberian socio-economic terms, the middle class is the broad group of people in contemporary society who fall socio-economically between the working class and upper class. The common measures of what constitutes middle class vary significantly among cultures.

Definition of middle class in the English dictionary

The definition of middle class in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characteristic of the middle class.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MIDDLE CLASS

middle age
Middle Ages
Middle America
Middle American
Middle Atlantic States
middle C
middle common room
Middle Congo
middle course
middle distance
Middle Dutch
middle ear
Middle East
Middle Eastern
middle eight
Middle England
Middle English
middle finger
Middle French
middle game

WORDS THAT END LIKE MIDDLE CLASS

business class
class
club class
first class
first-class
form class
glass
gym class
high-class
master class
masterclass
middle-class
second class
second-class
subclass
top-class
upper class
upper-class
working class
working-class
world-class

Synonyms and antonyms of middle class in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «middle class» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MIDDLE CLASS

Find out the translation of middle class to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of middle class from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «middle class» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中产阶级的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

de clase media
570 millions of speakers

English

middle class
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मध्यम वर्ग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِنَ الْطَّبَقَةِ الْوُسْطَى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

относящийся к среднему классу
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

de classe média
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মধ্যবিত্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

classe moyenne
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kelas pertengahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mittelständisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中流階級の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중산 계급의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kelas menengah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc tầng lớp trung lưu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நடுத்தரம், நடுத்தரவர்க்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मध्यमवर्ग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

orta sınıf
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

borghese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

z klasy średniej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

середній клас
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

burghezie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεσαίας τάξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

middelklas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

medelklass-
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

middelklasse-
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of middle class

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIDDLE CLASS»

The term «middle class» is very widely used and occupies the 19.934 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MIDDLE CLASS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about middle class

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10 QUOTES WITH «MIDDLE CLASS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word middle class.
1
Jason Alexander
I am hard-core middle class.
2
Nita Ambani
My background is that I came from a middle class family, and I think those values stay where ever you go.
3
Tammy Baldwin
I've decided to run for the U.S. Senate because I believe Wisconsin families need a senator who will work hard to deliver results for the middle class - a leader with the courage to do what's right, no matter how tough the odds or how powerful the special interests we have to fight.
4
Chetan Bhagat
The real middle class India that has always been looking for a voice that is its very own. I write about it because I belong to it.
5
H. Rap Brown
They cannot divide us by saying that you're middle class or you're lower class.
6
Susan Bysiewicz
I have a lot of sympathy with the ideas and frustration of the Occupy movement. I absolutely agree with the sense that Wall Street has brought an economic calamity to the middle class and that no one has been held accountable.
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Stephen Carter
In real life there are indeed black people who have been in the middle class for generations, but in entertainment it's as if they don't exist.
8
Nick Clooney
When runaway inflation and bank failures struck in Germany in the 1920s, the middle class was destroyed, which led directly to the rise of the Nazis.
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Christopher Eccleston
Lots of middle class people are running around pretending to be Cockney.
10
Keith Ellison
The middle class should not continue to foot the bill for tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIDDLE CLASS»

Discover the use of middle class in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to middle class and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
It's the Middle Class, Stupid!
Political guru James Carville and pollster extraordinaire Stan Greenberg argue that our political parties must admit their failures and the electorate must reclaim its voice, because taking on the wealthy and privileged is not class ...
James Carville, Stan Greenberg, 2012
2
The Middle-Class ABC
The Middle Class ABC is the book loos, bedside tables and farmers markets the length and breadth of the land have been waiting for - a humorous celebration of the facts (some are even true) and foibles, manners and mores, peccadilloes and ...
Fi Cotter-Craig, Zebedee Helm, 2012
3
The Top 10 Distinctions Between Millionaires and the Middle ...
In this inspirational and practical guide filled with savvy and sensible advice, Smith upgrades you from coach to first class. So follow these principles, transform your life, and realize your dreams! From the Hardcover edition.
Keith Cameron Smith, 2007
4
Being Middle-class in India: A Way of Life
This book looks at Indian middle-class lifestyles through a number of case studies, ranging from a historical account detailing the making of a savvy middle-class consumer in the late colonial period, to saving clubs among women in ...
Henrike Donner, 2012
5
Barrios to Burbs: The Making of the Mexican American Middle ...
Barrios to Burbs offers a new understanding of the Mexican American experience.
Jody Vallejo, 2012
6
The Great Indian Middle Class
An Essential Read, This Fresh Edition Updated With A New Introduction Analyses The Transformation Of The Middle Class In The Decade Since 1997 And Seeks To Reconcile The Seemingly Dichotomous Aspects Of Our Economy And Polity.
Pavan K. Varma, 2007
7
Family Fortunes: Men and Women of the English Middle Class ...
This seminal text in class and gender history has cast new light on the perception of middle-class society and gender relations between 1780 and 1850. This revised edition contains a substantial new introduction.
Leonore Davidoff, Catherine Hall, 2013
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Broke: How Debt Bankrupts the Middle Class
This book reveals the people behind the statistics, looking closely at how people get to the point of serious financial distress, the hardships of dealing with overwhelming debt, and the difficulty of righting one's financial life.
Katherine Porter, 2012
9
Middle Class Dreams: The Politics and Power of the New ...
This work analyzes the causes and effects of rebellion among America's middle class, who have become increasingly disillusioned with official Washington.
Stanley B. Greenberg, 1996
10
Imagining the Middle Class: The Political Representation of ...
This book explores the origins of the influential view of modern society that places a "middle class" at its center, as it developed in Britain during the so-called "Industrial Revolution.
Dror Wahrman, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIDDLE CLASS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term middle class is used in the context of the following news items.
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Are you 'middle class poor'?
With the cost of living increasing, a new report says New Zealand's 'middle class poor' is on the rise. READ MORE: 'Middle-class poor' ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
2
Julieanne's sudden fall from middle class to down-and-out
Three years ago Julieanne Ellaby​ had a well-paid job training staff in a city bar and was living comfortably in a share house when a series of ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
Middle class popping a lot of painkillers
The latest annual report of Mediscor, which helps medical aids manage spending on medication, offers a snapshot of middle-class drug use, ... «Times LIVE, Jul 15»
4
Trudeau hosts town hall in Markham, offers Liberal plan for middle
“Our economy is no longer working for middle class Canadians, who have to work harder than ever just to make ends meet,” said Mr. Trudeau. «NorthumberlandView.ca, Jul 15»
5
A Global Middle Class? Not Yet
People around the world are pulling themselves out of extreme poverty. But outside of China, it's a big stretch to claim the middle class is ... «Co.Exist, Jul 15»
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Cost of long-term care beyond reach for middle-class elderly
For those in the middle class, however, the answer isn't so simple. They have too much money to apply for Medicaid but not enough to cover ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
7
14 Things Every Guy Who Grew Up In An Indian Middle Class Home …
Growing up in an Indian household is eventful, and more so if it's a middle class home. Indians are famous for many things. One of them is ... «MensXP.com, Jul 15»
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Middle Class Jobs: All Things Old Are New Again
All things old are new again in summer 2015 when it comes to strategies for expanding middle class jobs in California and nationwide. «Fox and Hounds Daily, Jul 15»
9
Latin America's middle class grows, but in some regions more than …
As a whole, Latin America enjoyed solid economic growth in the first decade of this century, with a fall in poverty, a decrease in income ... «Pew Research Center, Jul 15»
10
Are You In The Global Middle Class? Find Out With Our Income …
On a global scale, just 13 percent of the world's population could be considered middle income in 2011, according to a new Pew Research ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»

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