middle-class

noun
UK: /ˈmɪdl̩ klɑːs/
US: /ˈmɪdl̩ klæs/

  1. People who are not rich or poor.

    1. The middle-class likes to live in the suburbs.
    2. Many middle-class families are struggling with the increased cost of living in the city.

  2. The social group between the rich and poor, usually with professional jobs.

    1. The middle-class has grown in recent decades.
    2. This policy benefits the middle-class by reducing their tax burden and providing better social services.

Synonyms

bourgeoisie white-collar
middle-class adjective

  1. Relating to the middle class.

    1. They have middle-class values.
    2. Many middle-class families are finding it hard to buy homes in the current market conditions.

  2. Typical of or designed for the middle class.

    1. This area has many middle-class homes.
    2. The government's policies are designed to appeal to middle-class voters concerned about their financial security.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "middle-class" in English means: People who are not rich or poor., The social group between the rich and poor, usually with professional jobs..

The phonetic transcription of "middle-class" is /ˈmɪdl̩ klɑːs/ in British English and /ˈmɪdl̩ klæs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "middle-class": bourgeoisie, white-collar.

Example usage of "middle-class": "The middle-class likes to live in the suburbs.". More examples on the page.