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second rank

[/ˈsɛkənd ræŋk/]
noun/adjective
segunda categoria
1. A position or status that is lower or inferior in quality, importance, or prestige compared to the first or highest level
That team is considered second rank in the league.
Esse time é considerado de segunda categoria na liga.
2. Mediocre or of lesser quality than the best available
He refused to accept second rank accommodations for his guests.
Ele recusou acomodações de segunda categoria para seus convidados.
NYC Slang
second-rate, B-list
Synonyms
second-classinferiormediocresubordinatelower tiersecond-rate
Antonyms
first rankfirst-classsuperiortop tierpremier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
segunda categoria
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
segunda categoria
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
segunda categoria
standard usage
Portugal
segunda categoria
standard usage; also 'segunda divisão' in sports context

Related Idioms & Phrases

of second rank
play second fiddle
in the second division
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