"ladder of opportunity" meaning in All languages combined

See ladder of opportunity on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the ladder of opportunity [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|def=1}} the ladder of opportunity
  1. (Australia, sociology) The process of social advancement or the elevation to a higher social class of a citizen. Tags: Australia
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