Class: meaning, definitions and examples
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class
[ klɑːs ]
school
A group of students meeting regularly to study a subject together.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I have math class in the morning.
- She is taking a Spanish class this semester.
social
A social rank or system based on one's income, occupation, or education.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She comes from a wealthy upper-class family.
- The class divide in society is becoming more pronounced.
judgment
To classify or categorize someone or something based on characteristics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We can class this as a high-priority issue.
- He is classed as one of the best in his field.
Translations
Translations of the word "class" in other languages:
🇵🇹 classe
- aula
- categoria
🇮🇳 वर्ग
- कक्षा
- श्रेणी
🇩🇪 Klasse
- Unterricht
- Kategorie
🇮🇩 kelas
- pelajaran
- kategori
🇺🇦 клас
- урок
- категорія
🇵🇱 klasa
- lekcja
- kategoria
🇯🇵 クラス
- 授業
- カテゴリー
🇫🇷 classe
- cours
- catégorie
🇪🇸 clase
- lección
- categoría
🇹🇷 sınıf
- ders
- kategori
🇰🇷 반
- 수업
- 카테고리
🇸🇦 صف
- درس
- فئة
🇨🇿 třída
- lekce
- kategorie
🇸🇰 trieda
- lekcia
- kategória
🇨🇳 班级
- 课
- 类别
🇸🇮 razred
- lekcija
- kategorija
🇮🇸 bekkur
- kennsla
- flokkur
🇰🇿 сынып
- сабақ
- санат
🇬🇪 კლასი
- გაკვეთილი
- კატეგორია
🇦🇿 sinif
- dərs
- kateqoriya
🇲🇽 clase
- lección
- categoría (Note: Mexican Spanish uses the same words as standard Spanish)
Word origin
The word 'class' originated from the Latin word 'classis', which initially referred to a division of the Roman people for purposes of taxation. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various meanings related to grouping, categorization, and social hierarchy. In modern usage, 'class' is commonly associated with educational settings and social stratification.
See also: classes, classic, classical, classicalist, classification, classifications, classified, classify, classily, classroom, classy, outclass, reclassify, subclassing, unclassified, underclassmen, upperclassmen.