noun
station
A person's rank or position in society.
The novel explores the limits imposed by social station.
Etymology
The Latin noun names a place where one stands or is posted. Social station treats rank as a person's assigned position in society.
More examples
- She refused to judge people by their station in life.
- His station gave him access to powerful officials.
- The story follows a man rising above his original station.
Forms
station · stations