Meaning of the word "upper middle class" in English

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upper middle class

US /ˌʌp.ɚ ˌmɪd.əl ˈklæs/
UK /ˌʌp.ɚ ˌmɪd.əl ˈklæs/
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Noun

1.

the social group consisting of prosperous professional and business people regarded as belonging to the upper part of the middle class

Example:
They live in an affluent neighborhood, typical of the upper middle class.
Many members of the upper middle class prioritize education and career advancement.
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