interclass

[ in-ter-klas, -klahs ]

adjective

1. between classes; classis; involving different classes. classis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interclass¹

First recorded in 1905–10; inter- + class

Example Sentences

“Given the mode of capitalism under which we live,” Delaney writes, “life is at its most rewarding, productive, and pleasant when large numbers of people understand, appreciate, and seek out interclass contact and communication conducted in a mode of goodwill.”

From The Guardian

There was a book for every facet of this quandary: “Goodbye, Columbus” for interclass tensions; “The Human Stain” and “American Pastoral” for the perils of passing; “Indignation” for assimilation and intermarriage.

From New York Times

In February, the ninth- grade girls began assembling a team for an interclass track meet, and in a class with only four boys, Louie was the only male who looked like he could run.

From Literature

From these words Kautsky might have observed why in practice it is not so simple to combine class war with interclass democracy.

From Project Gutenberg

The seniors, who won this interclass competition as freshmen and juniors, appeared to have this year's George M. Varnell Men's Eight race locked up with a three-seat lead over the juniors with less than 50 meters to row.

From Seattle Times