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Il ceto
A term for social status or rank. Unlike 'classe', which often has Marxist overtones, 'ceto' is frequently used to describe lifestyle and prestige.
Examples in context
Appartiene a un ceto sociale molto elevato.
He belongs to a very high social class
Il ceto medio sta perdendo il suo potere d'acquisto.
The middle class is losing its purchasing power
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