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class-conscious

1 of 1adjective
/ˈklæs-kɑn.ʃəs/
Forms:more class-conscious,most class-conscious
1

fully aware of the ranking system that distinguishes the general public

  • The students were very class-conscious, often discussing social status.
  • Living in a class-conscious society, he felt pressure to conform to social norms.
  • The class-conscious author wrote novels highlighting social inequalities.
  • In a class-conscious workplace, promotions often depended on social connections.
  • He grew up in a class-conscious environment, aware of the differences in social classes.
Synonyms:
stratified