underclass

/ˌʌndərˈklæs/

Other forms: underclasses

Definitions of underclass

1. noun

   the social class lowest in the social hierarchy
   synonyms: lower class

   type of:

   class, social class, socio-economic class, stratum

   people having the same social, economic, or educational status
2. adjective

   belonging to the lowest and least privileged social stratum
   synonyms:

   underprivileged

   lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society