Dictionary Entry
bourgeoisie
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/boor-zhwah-zee/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)The social class that owns the means of production and whose societal concerns are perceived as conventional or materialistic.
In a Sentence
“The novel satirized the perceived materialism and conformity of the bourgeoisie in 19th-century Paris.”
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Origin
French, from 'bourgeoisie' meaning 'middle class', derived from 'bourg' (town).
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