| 释义 |
ˈclasslessness
[f. prec. + -ness.]
The state or condition of being classless; spec. of a society (see prec.).
1933Mind XLII. 380 Every ‘democracy’ is in fact the democracy of one class and a dictatorship over other classes; and only when society has evolved to a state of classlessness will this not be so. 1955N.Y. Times 16 Jan. vi. 29/2 The hair-cut, the crêpe-soled shoes, [etc.]..are startling symbols of a new breakthrough of prosperity and classlessness. 1958Observer 2 Nov. 3/6 There was a peculiar ‘classlessness’ about him [sc. Montgomery] which I am sure impressed the ordinary soldier. 1959Universities & Left Rev. Spring 45/2 In the theory of classlessness the traditional working-class community is being disintegrated. |