Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
class-background
Noun
/klas ˈbækɡraʊnd/
Definition
The socioeconomic status or social class from which a person comes.
Examples
- Her class background influenced her career choices.
- People from a different class background may have different life experiences.
- The scholarship aims to support students from low class backgrounds.
Meaning
Class background refers to the environment and circumstances in which a person was raised, including factors like wealth, education, and social status.
Synonyms
- Social background
- Socioeconomic status
- Class origin