Meaning of the word "working class" in English

What does "working class" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

working class

US /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ klæs/
UK /ˈwɜː.kɪŋ ˌklɑːs/
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Noun

the social group consisting of people who are employed for wages, especially in manual or industrial occupations

Example:
Many people from the working class struggled during the economic downturn.
The factory provided jobs for the local working class.

Adjective

relating to or characteristic of the working class

Example:
He grew up in a working-class neighborhood.
The film depicts the struggles of a working-class family.