a distinct stage or period in a process of development or a series of events

the proletariat

social class

the capitalist class; the social class that owns the means of production in a capitalist society

a series of steps or a flight of stairs, often at the entrance of a building

at the present stage

temporary or specific to a particular period or stage, rather than being permanent

a figurative ladder or means used to reach a goal or achieve progress

exploiting class (in Marxist theory)

the petty bourgeoisie; the petite bourgeoisie

a step or flight of stairs made of stone

musical scale

a person who has been captured or imprisoned; a prisoner of war or a convict

terrace (geography)

stepping-stone to greater power or higher rank

the factorial of a number (e.g. 5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120)

high level; advanced

(computing) high-level language (Tw, HK, Macau)

steps leading up to the entrance of a building; threshold

to find a way out of an embarrassing or awkward situation, often to save face; a way out

second order or quadratic (referring to the degree or order in mathematics)

low level; elementary; lower-order

low-level (computer) language

the peasant class, especially in the context of Marxist theory

to confer additional titles on a nobleman

synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH), a standardized protocol for high-speed data transmission over fiber optic networks

living in simple and humble conditions with minimal material comforts; literally, earthen steps and a thatched cottage

earthen steps and a thatched hut; refers to living in very simple, modest, or unadorned conditions, often associated with virtuous ancient rulers

the landlord class

to find a way out of an awkward situation or look for a pretext to save face

new level; higher plane

bourgeois rightist faction (especially during the Anti-Rightist Movement of 1957-58)

bourgeois revolution (in Marx-Leninist theory, a prelude to the proletarian revolution)

advanced; to progress to a higher level

A specific stage, degree, or order within a logical, biological, or technical scale.

lecture theater

a pricing structure where the unit cost changes as the quantity consumed reaches specific thresholds, common in utility billing

One's social class background or identity as categorized in Marxist theory, particularly the classifications used during the Cultural Revolution.