Eli5: why do people use the term Middle class instead of Working class?

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Isn’t middle simply confusing?

Are we not working folks and wealthy-ruling folks that generate wealth via assets?

Edit: thank you all who’ve helped me gain a better understand of the concept from many different angles

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At least in the US, working class has the implication that someone does physical labor instead of just an office job.

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