underclass
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A social group considered to be at the bottom of society, often experiencing long-term poverty and exclusion.
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Which word fits the gap? "The report examined how a lack of affordable housing contributed to a growing urban _____."
Answer: underclass
In your own words, what does "underclass" mean?
A social group considered to be at the bottom of society, often experiencing long-term poverty and exclusion.
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