bourgeois
What is the opposite of bourgeois? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Adj — Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
“She dismissed the whole idea as a bourgeois obsession with property.”
2. noun
A member of the middle or property-owning class.
“The novel follows a wealthy bourgeois family in 19th-century Paris.”
Etymology
From French bourgeois, "town dweller," ultimately from a Germanic word related to "borough."
Full origin of bourgeois →Frequently asked questions
What does “bourgeois” mean?
The word “bourgeois” means relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values. In plain terms, middle-class, often used with a critical edge to suggest someone is overly conventional or materialistic.
How do you pronounce “bourgeois”?
“Bourgeois” is pronounced BAWZH-wah (/bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “bourgeois” in a sentence?
Here is “bourgeois” used in a sentence: “She dismissed the whole idea as a bourgeois obsession with property.”
What part of speech is “bourgeois”?
Depending on how it is used, “bourgeois” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “bourgeois” come from?
The word “bourgeois” comes from French. From French bourgeois, "town dweller," ultimately from a Germanic word related to "borough.".
Is “bourgeois” a common word?
“Bourgeois” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “bourgeois” have?
“Bourgeois” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
Related words
bourgeoise
bourgeoisie
embourgeoisement
petit bourgeois
petit-bourgeois
petty bourgeois
petty-bourgeois
épater le bourgeois
