"two-tier" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} two-tier (not comparable)
  1. Having or consisting of two tiers. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Two Synonyms: two-tiered Translations (having or consisting of two tiers): двух'я́русны (dvuxʺjárusny) (Belarusian), dwupoziomowy (Polish), двухъя́русный (dvuxʺjárusnyj) (Russian), dà-shreathach (Scottish Gaelic), двоя́русний (dvojárusnyj) (Ukrainian)
    Sense id: en-two-tier-en-adj-9K1A4EeG Disambiguation of Two: 82 18 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 78 22 Disambiguation of 'having or consisting of two tiers': 97 3
  2. (labor) Relating to the two-tier system, a payroll system in which one group of workers receives lower wages and/or benefits than another. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-two-tier-en-adj-nHEu3UE6

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