overclass


o·ver·class

O0178750 (ō′vər-klăs′)n. The upper social stratum of society, composed of wealthy and professional people, especially when viewed as controlling society's economic power.

overclass

(ˌəʊvəˈklɑːs) n (Sociology) a dominant group in society

o•ver•class

(ˈoʊ vərˌklæs, -ˌklɑs)
n. a social stratum consisting of educated and wealthy persons considered to control the economic power of a country. [1960–65]