upper class

• Bezieht sich auf eine soziale Gruppe von Menschen mit dem höchsten sozialen Status, Reichtum und Privilegien in einer Gesellschaft, oft verbunden mit ererbtem Titel, Besitz oder erheblicher wirtschaftlicher Macht.

Refers to a social group consisting of people with the highest social status, wealth, and privilege in a society, often associated with inherited titles, property, or significant economic power.

1. Social classB2formal

   The social group with the highest status, wealth, and power in a society.

   Oberschicht

   • The upper class often sends their children to private schools.
   • Historically, the upper class owned most of the land.
   • Members of the upper class may have significant political influence.

2. High quality or exclusiveB2informal

   Relating to or characteristic of the highest social or economic group; often implying luxury or exclusivity.

   Oberschicht

   • They live in an upper-class neighborhood with large houses.
   • The restaurant has an upper-class atmosphere and menu.
   • She has an upper-class accent that is very refined.