master status

noun

The social status that is a person’s primary socially identifying characteristic, such as being the queen.

Meanings

nounmaster status (plural master statuses)

plural master statuses

  1. human sciencesThe social status that is a person’s primary socially identifying characteristic, such as being the queen.
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