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Definition of third-class adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

third-class

adjective
 
/ˌθɜːd ˈklɑːs/
 
/ˌθɜːrd ˈklæs/
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  1. (especially in the past) connected with the cheapest and least comfortable way of travelling on a train, ship, etc.Topics Transport by waterb1
  2. (in the US) connected with the class of mail used to send advertisements, etc.
  3. [only before noun] used to describe the lowest standard of degree given by a British universityTopics Educationc2
  4. (disapproving) (of people) less important than other people
    • They are treated as third-class citizens.
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