Social Class Terms

noun the possession, use, or settlement of land or property

• Her occupation as a lawyer requires a deep understanding of the law.
• His occupation is a teacher, he loves working with kids.
• I'm just a barista, it's not my dream occupation but it pays the bills.
• Writing has become my occupation, it's where I find my purpose and fulfillment.

noun a person who is poor or has low social status, typically a farmer or laborer

• The peasant worked hard in the fields to provide for his family.
• The peasant down the road always has the best vegetables in town.
• That peasant dude is always so chill and laid back.
• She felt like a peasant in a world of royalty, always struggling to keep up with the wealthy elite.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the middle class, especially in a way that is perceived as pretentious or materialistic

• The bougie restaurant served gourmet dishes to its upscale clientele.
• She always shops at bougie stores in the mall.
• That new club downtown is so bougie.
• Her taste in art is quite bougie, always going for the expensive pieces.

noun A curtain made of tortilla material, often used as a humorous or metaphorical term to refer to the divide between different social or economic classes.

• The tortilla curtain is a metaphorical barrier that separates the wealthy neighborhood from the immigrant community.
• Have you seen the tortilla curtain that divides the two sides of the street?
• I can't believe they put up that tortilla curtain to keep people out.
• The politician's stance on immigration is like a tortilla curtain, keeping out those who are different.

noun a Germanic given name meaning noble or aristocratic

• Adel's dedication to his work is truly commendable.
• I heard Adel is throwing a party this weekend.
• Adel is such a cool dude, always down for a good time.
• The way Adel's ideas flow is like a river of creativity.