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bourgeois

noun

Find the meaning of the word bourgeois, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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A member of the middle class, especially one who values material wealth and conventional respectability.

Example Sentence

The novel critiques the bourgeois values of its characters, showing their preoccupation with status and material comfort.

Usage Note

Use 'bourgeois' to describe attitudes, lifestyles, or social groups linked to the middle class, especially when implying conventional or materialistic tendencies.