classless

classless
classlessness, n.
/klas"lis, klahs"-/, adj.
1. of or pertaining to a society in which there are no economic or social distinctions.
2. (of an individual) not having membership in a social or economic class or group.
[1875-80; CLASS + -LESS]

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