social pyramid
Example Sentences
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In many medieval cities, the merchant class began to acquire increasing wealth and power, while in the countryside the political and social pyramid known as feudalism began to weaken.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
"I realised the glamour of Hong Kong is just for the people at the top of the social pyramid - the wealth gap is too wide," said Liao.
From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2022
In defense of their right to order other people around, in defense of their power position at the top of the social pyramid, Travis fired.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2021
Being Dalit women in India, they are at the bottom of India's social pyramid, and they have essentially inverted it.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2021
Hali Hartling, for instance—who kicked hard, lived large, and was always at the top of the social pyramid.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
