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steerage

/ˈstɪərɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does steerage mean?

noun

The lowest class of passengers on a ship, typically in cramped and basic conditions. A person who steers or guides something.

Example

"The steerage passengers were packed tightly into the ship's lower decks."

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