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second class
second classn.1. The group ranking next below the first, highest, or best group in a system of classification.2. Travel accommodations ranking next below the highest or first class.second class n the class or grade next in value, quality, etc, to the first adj 1. of the class or grade next to the best in quality, etc 2. shoddy or inferior 3. of or denoting the class of accommodation in a hotel or on a train, etc, lower in quality and price than first class 4. (Philately) a. (in Britain) of or relating to mail that is processed more slowly than first-class mailb. (in the US and Canada) of or relating to mail that consists mainly of newspapers, etc 5. (Education) education See second110 adv by second-class mail, transport, etc sec′ond class′
n. 1. the class of accommodations inferior to first class but superior to third class. 2. the class of mail consisting of newspapers and periodicals not sealed against postal inspection. sec′ond-class′
adj. 1. of a secondary class or quality. 2. second-rate. 3. deprived of certain civil rights: second-class citizens. [1830–40] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  second class - not the highest rank in a classificationrank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority" | | 2. | second class - not the highest quality in a classificationlow quality, inferiority - an inferior quality | | 3. | second class - a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodationscabin class, economy classaccommodation - living quarters provided for public convenience; "overnight accommodations are available" | | Adv. | 1. | second class - by second class conveyance; "we traveled second class" |
Translationssecond class
second class1. (Describing) travel seating and accommodation that is considered slightly inferior to the highest level (first class). Hyphenated if used before a noun. I always fly second class because it saves a huge amount of money. Even though I booked for first class, they only had second-class seats available.2. Deemed to be less important or deserving of fair treatment than others. inferior to the highest level (first class). Hyphenated if used before a noun. We live in this neighborhood, too, and we should be allowed to voice our opinions, instead of being treated like second-class citizens! Voters from the region are urging leaders not to treat them like they are second class any longer.See also: class, secondsecond class1. Inferior; see second best. 2. Travel accommodations ranking below the highest or first class, as in Traveling second class on European trains is not only cheaper but gives you more contact with local people . [c. 1840] 3. In the United States and Canada, a category of mail consisting of periodicals and newspapers. [c. 1870] 4. second-class citizen. An individual regarded or treated as inferior to others in status or rights, an underprivileged person. For example, In many countries women still are considered second-class citizens. This term uses second class in the sense of "inferior." [c. 1940] See also: class, secondsecond class
second classa. (in Britain) of or relating to mail that is processed more slowly than first-class mail b. (in the US and Canada) of or relating to mail that consists mainly of newspapers, etc. second class
Related to second class: Second class citizenSynonyms for second classnoun not the highest rank in a classificationRelated Wordsnoun not the highest quality in a classificationRelated Wordsnoun a class of accommodations on a ship or train or plane that are less expensive than first class accommodationsSynonymsRelated Words |