classes

Meanings

• Noun

  A group of individuals or objects having common characteristics, membership in a particular social category, or placement in a hierarchical structure.

  - "The upper classes in Victorian England lived lavish lifestyles."
  - "Social classes are often determined by income and education levels."

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Pronunciation

1. /kleəsɪz/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of classes that leads to same result
class , classes , classed , classing , classis , the chattering classes , the working classes , cabin class , cabin classes , equivalence class , equivalence classes , first class , first classes , form class , form classes , lower class , lower classes

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'class' comes from the Latin word 'classis', meaning a fleet or army. In medieval Europe, social classes were based on feudal hierarchy and military service.

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Trivia

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1. The concept of social classes has been recognized since ancient civilizations, including the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman societies.

2. The term 'middle class' was first used in the 16th century to describe a group of merchants and artisans who were neither rich nor poor.

3. In some countries, social classes are still officially recognized and defined by the government, such as in South Africa and India.

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Related Concepts

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1. Social stratification: The process by which societies divide their members into different social groups based on perceived differences, such as wealth, power, and prestige.

2. Social mobility: The ability of individuals or groups to move up or down the social hierarchy over the course of their lives.

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Culture

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The concept of social classes has been explored extensively in literature and art, particularly in the works of Charles Dickens and Max Weber. It has also been a subject of debate in philosophy and sociology.

How to Memorize "classes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people sitting at a table, each representing a different social class. Visualize the differences in their clothing, behavior, and demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'class' with the idea of a group of similar things. Think of a group of students in a classroom or a group of cars in a parking lot.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-H-E-E-S to remember the five social classes: Capitalists, Landlords, Entrepreneurs, Employers, and Servants.

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