Meanings
nounnew class (plural new classes)
plural new classes
- derogatoryThe privileged ruling class of bureaucrats and Communist Party functionaries that arose in states that followed the Soviet style of communism.
Synonyms: red bourgeoisie
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe privileged ruling class of bureaucrats and Communist Party functionaries that arose in states that followed the Soviet style of communism.
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