upper class
Definition
Social class that can be distinguished from the classes beneath it (middle class and working class) by its influence, power, and wealth. Commonly only one percent or less of the population belongs to the upper class but it often controls one-third to two-thirds of the national wealth.
Mentioned in these definitions
Popular 'Economics, Politics, & Society' Terms
upper class in the news
Loading...
This content can be found on the following page:
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/upper-class.html
