bourgeoisie
Bourgeoisie (noun) means the property-owning middle class, especially as contrasted with the working class. Example: “The pamphlet argued that the bourgeoisie controlled most of the country's wealth.”
How to use bourgeoisie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe middle or property-owning class as a whole, especially in political or economic writing.
Bourgeois is the adjective/individual noun; bourgeoisie is the class as a collective group.
Word forms
bourgeoisies plural
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The pamphlet argued that the _____ controlled most of the country's wealth.
Etymology
From French bourgeoisie, from bourgeois, "town dweller."
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What does “bourgeoisie” mean?
The word “bourgeoisie” means the property-owning middle class, especially as contrasted with the working class. In plain terms, the middle or property-owning class as a whole, especially in political or economic writing.
How do you pronounce “bourgeoisie”?
“Bourgeoisie” is pronounced boorzh-wah-ZEE (/ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ in IPA).
How do you use “bourgeoisie” in a sentence?
Here is “bourgeoisie” used in a sentence: “The pamphlet argued that the bourgeoisie controlled most of the country's wealth.”
What part of speech is “bourgeoisie”?
“Bourgeoisie” is a noun.
Where does the word “bourgeoisie” come from?
The word “bourgeoisie” comes from French. From French bourgeoisie, from bourgeois, "town dweller.".
Is “bourgeoisie” a common word?
“Bourgeoisie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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