"creative class" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: creative classes [plural]
Etymology: Coined by American urban studies theorist Richard Florida in The Rise of the Creative Class (2002). Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q375612|nocat=1}} Coined by American urban studies theorist Richard Florida Head templates: {{en-noun}} creative class (plural creative classes)
  1. A proposed socioeconomic class made up of knowledge workers, intellectuals, and various types of artists. Wikipedia link: The Rise of the Creative Class
    Sense id: en-creative_class-en-noun-IkVMrj3U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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