They did not survive as a distinct class in any language except possibly Gothic.

There are two distinct classes of member of the Company.

However, it later developed into a somewhat distinct class of reference books.

Despite the similarities, the two groups are identified in sources as distinct classes.

These animals are now placed in several distinct classes and orders.

Two distinct classes of knives were in use by Vikings.

At least four distinct classes of introns have been identified.

Players are able to switch between the four distinct classes without penalty.

What it means is that the military is increasingly a class distinct from the rest of society.

The player character may be chosen from four distinct classes.