bourgeois
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Adj — Relating to the middle class, often used to criticise conventional, materialistic, or overly comfortable values.
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Etymology
From French bourgeois, "town dweller," ultimately from a Germanic word related to "borough."
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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.