overclass

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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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This will mean fighting for the rights of the underclass as well as questioning the often extravagant opulence of the overclasses in the presence of poverty.