Second Class Definition
sĕkənd-klăs
noun
The group ranking next below the first, highest, or best group in a system of classification.
American Heritage
Travel accommodations ranking next below the highest or first class.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- economy class
- cabin class
adjective
Of secondary status.
Second-class issues.
American Heritage
Of the class, rank, excellence, etc. next below the highest; of secondary quality.
Webster's New World
Designating or of accommodations next below the best.
A second-class railway carriage.
Webster's New World
Designating or of a former class of mail consisting of newspapers, periodicals, etc.
Webster's New World
Lacking or denied full rights, privileges, etc.
A second-class citizen.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
adverb
With accommodations next below the best.
To travel second-class.
Webster's New World
As or by second-class mail.
Webster's New World
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