Bourgeoisie
[,bʊəʒwɑː'ziː]
Definition
(n.) The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [Fr.] Middle classes (especially such as depend on trade).
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Definition
n. the middle class of citizens esp. traders.
Editor: Rodney
Examples
- Why should not the Social Revolution mean the victory of the proletariat over the bourgeoisie? Walter Lippmann. A Preface to Politics.
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