English Adjectives for "Social Status"

royal

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associated with kings, queens, or monarchies

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The royal family resides in the grand palace at the heart of the kingdom.

The royal decree was issued by the king, commanding his subjects to attend the royal banquet.

noble

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belonging to the highest social or political class

lowborn

sovereign

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possessing the highest level of authority or control

privileged

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having special advantages that are not available to everyone

underprivileged

supreme

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having the highest position or rank

respected

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admired and valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or actions

honored

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highly regarded or respected for one's achievements, qualities, or contributions

respectable

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worthy of esteem or admiration due to good character, behavior, or achievements

esteemed

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highly respected, admired, or valued by others for one's qualities, achievements, or contributions

venerable

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worthy of great respect due to age, wisdom, or character

civilian

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relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

military

middle-class

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/ˈmɪdəɫˈkɫæs/

relating to individuals or families with moderate income and lifestyle situated between the wealthy and lower-income groups

upper-class

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/ˌʌpɚklˈæs/

relating to those with the highest level of wealth and social status in society

lower-class

working-class

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/wˈɜːkɪŋklˈæs/

relating to individuals or families who work in manual or non-managerial jobs, usually earning modest incomes and facing financial challenges

preeminent

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/pɹiˈɛmənənt/

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surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

enslaved

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held against one's will and forced to work without freedom or rights, often enduring mistreatment and exploitation

aristocratic

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reflecting the traits or lifestyle of the nobility, marked by elegance and high social status

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