ruling class

• Soziale Klasse, die in einer Gesellschaft politische, wirtschaftliche und kulturelle Macht besitzt und häufig die zentralen Institutionen und Ressourcen kontrolliert.

A social class that holds political, economic, and cultural power within a society, often controlling key institutions and resources.

1. Dominant social groupB2formal

   The social group that holds the most power, authority, and influence in a society, often controlling political and economic systems.

   herrschende Klasse

   • The ruling class in that country has maintained its power for decades.
   • Historically, the ruling class often resisted social reforms.
   • The interests of the ruling class do not always align with those of the general population.