superclass

noun

su·per·class | \ˈsü-pər-ˌklas

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Definition of superclass

: a category in biological classification ranking below a phylum or division and above a class

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Together the Five compose a new superclass of American corporate might. — Farhad Manjoo, New York Times, "Tech Giants Seem Invincible. That Worries Lawmakers.," 4 Jan. 2017

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