upper class

• Se refiere al grupo social formado por personas con el estatus más alto, riqueza y privilegios en una sociedad, a menudo asociado con títulos heredados, propiedad o poder económico significativo.

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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.