upper class, the

upper class, the
,upper `class, the noun
people who have the highest social status
╾ ,upper-`class adjective
─ compare LOWER CLASS, MIDDLE CLASS, WORKING CLASS

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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