low-class citizen; second-class citizen
Colloquial and often derogatory term used to describe people perceived as having lower social status or fewer rights. Frequently contrasted with 上級国民 (upper-class citizen).
Antonyms: 上級国民
That politician seems to regard themselves as an upper-class citizen and ordinary people as second-class citizens.
Online, you can see posts mocking celebrities involved in scandals as 'low-class citizens'.
Antonym; refers to people perceived as having high social status or special privileges, often used sarcastically.
the elite; privileged class
Compound of 下級 (lower class) and 国民 (citizen). The term gained popularity online as a sarcastic label for perceived social inequality.