Meaning of the word "class struggle" in English

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class struggle

US /klæs ˈstrʌɡ.əl/
UK /klɑːs ˈstrʌɡ.əl/
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Noun

conflict between different social classes, especially between the ruling class and the working class

Example:
Marxist theory emphasizes the importance of class struggle in historical development.
The strike was seen as a manifestation of the ongoing class struggle.