labour aristocracy
Segment of the working class that enjoys a relatively privileged position compared to…Segment of the working class that enjoys a relatively privileged position compared to the rest of the working class as a result of higher salaries, better working conditions, etc., and which can lead them to have different interests and perspectives even though they continue to be exploited by capitalists.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)Segment of the working class that enjoys a relatively privileged position compared to the rest of the working class as a result of higher salaries, better working conditions, etc., and which can lead them to have different interests and perspectives even though they continue to be exploited by capitalists.
Arbeiteraristokratie
рабочая аристократияrabočaja aristokratija
Translations
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Origin
Compound of labour + aristocracy.Compound of labour + aristocracy.
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Forms
plural: labour aristocraciesLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable