What does third-class mean?

Q: What does third-class mean?

adj. The lowest quality of service, usually for transportation like trains or ships.; Used for sending mail like advertisements in the US.; The lowest degree awarded by a British university.; Treated as less important or of lower status.

third-class

🇺🇸 /ˌθɜːrd ˈklæs/ 🇬🇧 /ˌθɜːd ˈklɑːs/

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The lowest quality of service, usually for transportation like trains or ships.

They could only afford third-class tickets on the train.

Used for sending mail like advertisements in the US.

The brochure was sent as third-class mail to save costs.

The lowest degree awarded by a British university.

He graduated with a third-class degree in history.

Treated as less important or of lower status.

They felt like third-class citizens in their own country.

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The lowest quality of service, usually for transportation like trains or ships.; Used for sending mail like advertisements in the US.; The lowest degree awarded by a British university.; Treated as less important or of lower status.