Classes: meaning, definitions and examples

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classes

[ ˈklæsɪz ]

^{Context #1}

education

Groups of students that meet together on a regular basis to be taught a particular subject or activity.

Synonyms

course, group, session

Examples of usage

She teaches two classes of English literature in the morning.
I have a class in the afternoon on anatomy and physiology.

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social

A social rank, especially in the context of society or the hierarchy of a school.

Synonyms

social rank, standing, status

Examples of usage

She comes from a very high class family.
He is considered to be of a lower class by some people.

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characteristics

A set of characteristics or qualities that define a particular category.

Synonyms

category, group, type

Examples of usage

His actions and behavior are not of a person from a good class.
She has a class that distinguishes her from the rest.

Translations

Translations of the word "classes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aulas

🇮🇳 कक्षाएं (Kakshayein)

🇩🇪 Unterricht

🇮🇩 kelas

🇺🇦 класи

🇵🇱 zajęcia

🇯🇵 クラス (Kurasu)

🇫🇷 cours

🇪🇸 clases

🇹🇷 dersler

🇰🇷 수업 (Sueob)

🇸🇦 فصول (Fusul)

🇨🇿 třídy

🇸🇰 triedy

🇨🇳 课堂 (Kètáng)

🇸🇮 razredi

🇮🇸 bekkur

🇰🇿 сыныптар (synyptar)

🇬🇪 კლასები (klasebi)

🇦🇿 siniflər

🇲🇽 clases

Word origin

The word 'classes' originated from the Latin word 'classis', which referred to a division of the Roman people. Over time, the meaning evolved to include groups of students taught together. In the social context, 'classes' came to represent social ranks or hierarchies. Today, 'classes' can refer to educational groups, social status, or defining characteristics of a category.