Working class
WordNet
noun
(1) A social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
"There is a shortage of skilled labor in this field"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- 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.
Coordinate terms
- lower class
- middle class
- professional class
- upper class
Adjective
working class (working-class before noun)
- Relating to the working class; suggestive of the working class in manner of speaking, outlook, appearance or other qualities.
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.