1. The social group or military rank comprising commissioned officers, particularly in military or naval contexts
He came from the officer class and was trained at the military academy.
Ele vinha da classe de oficiais e foi treinado na academia militar.
2. The privileged social stratum associated with military officers, historically characterized by higher education and social status
The officer class maintained strict codes of conduct and honor.
A classe de oficiais mantinha códigos estritos de conduta e honra.