Hypernym

state 2

noun

the way something is with respect to its main attributes

Attribute

lower-class 1

adjective

occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society

middle-class 1

adjective

occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy

upper-class 1

adjective

occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society

dominant 1

adjective

exercising influence or control

subordinate 1

adjective

lower in rank or importance

status 1

noundomain: state

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

Examples

1.the novel attained the status of a classic
2.he had the status of a minor
3.atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life

Synonyms

position 5

Hyponym

face 11

noun

status in the eyes of others

election 3

noun

the status or fact of being elected

echelon 1

noun

status in a society or organization

equality 2

noun

a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced

social station 1

noun

position in a social hierarchy

Attribute

lower-class 1

adjective

occupying the lowest socioeconomic position in a society

middle-class 1

adjective

occupying a socioeconomic position intermediate between those of the lower classes and the wealthy

upper-class 1

adjective

occupying the highest socioeconomic position in a society

dominant 1

adjective

exercising influence or control

subordinate 1

adjective

lower in rank or importance

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