overclass
(redirected from overclasses)o·ver·class
(ō′vər-klăs′)n.
The upper social stratum of society, composed of wealthy and professional people, especially when viewed as controlling society's economic power.
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overclass
(ˌəʊvəˈklɑːs)n
(Sociology) a dominant group in society
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o•ver•class
(ˈoʊ vərˌklæs, -ˌklɑs)n.
a social stratum consisting of educated and wealthy persons considered to control the economic power of a country.
[1960–65]
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