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