"overclass" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: overclasses [plural]
Etymology: From over- + class. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|class}} over- + class Head templates: {{en-noun}} overclass (plural overclasses)
  1. A powerful, privileged social class. Synonyms: aristocracy, elite Translations (Translations): overclass [feminine] (French)

Inflected forms

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    }
  ],
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    }
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      ],
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        ],
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        ],
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        },
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        }
      ],
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          ],
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        }
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      ],
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      ],
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    }
  ],
  "synonyms": [
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    },
    {
      "word": "elite"
    }
  ],
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        "feminine"
      ],
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    }
  ],
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}

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