underclass
noun/ˈʌndərklæs/
Frequency rank: #18,454 most common English word
Meaning
the lowest social class, consisting of people who are very poor and have little chance of improving their situation
Example sentence
Many politicians have promised to improve conditions for the underclass living in poverty-stricken neighborhoods.
Synonyms & related words
- poor
- destitute
- disadvantaged
- impoverished
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