working class

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === working class (plural working classes) The social class of those who perform physical work for a living, as opposed to the professional or middle class, the upper class, or others. Synonym: proletariat Coordinate terms: lower class, middle class, professional class, upper class, upper middle class ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === working class (comparative more working class, superlative most working class) (usually working-class before noun) Alternative spelling of working-class. ==== Usage notes ==== The term working class is often used according to cultural rather than strict socio-economic criteria. It can be politically charged or neutral. Similarly, it can be derogatory, neutral, or positive. === Anagrams === crosswalking