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upper class vs ruling class

ruling class vs upper class

upper class and ruling class both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upper class Yes No No No
ruling class Yes No No No
As nouns, ruling class is a hyponym of upper class; that is, ruling class is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than upper class:
  • upper class: the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy
  • ruling class: the class of people exerting power or authority
Other hyponyms of upper class include elite, elite group, aristocracy, gentry, people in power.
upper class (noun) ruling class (noun)
the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy the class of people exerting power or authority
Difference between upper class and ruling class

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