"new class" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: new classes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} new class (plural new classes)
  1. (derogatory) The privileged ruling class of bureaucrats and Communist Party functionaries that arose in states that followed the Soviet style of communism. Wikipedia link: new class Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Communism Categories (place): Soviet Union Synonyms: red bourgeoisie Related terms: nomenklatura
    Sense id: en-new_class-en-noun-NxNzk8kk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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