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单词 submerged tenth
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Definition of submerged tenth in English:

submerged tenth

noun
  • The ten per cent of any population which is (regarded as living) permanently in poverty and misery; the underclass.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Booth (1829–1912), founder of the Salvation Army.

 
 

Definition of submerged tenth in US English:

submerged tenth

noun
  • The ten per cent of any population which is (regarded as living) permanently in poverty and misery; the underclass.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in William Booth (1829–1912), founder of the Salvation Army.

 
 
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