adj
Uncommon
proletarian
proh-lih-TEH-uh-ree-uhn
Proletarian (adj) means relating to the working class, especially wage laborers. Example: “The novel romanticizes proletarian struggle in the industrial city.”
adj
1
Relating to the working class, especially wage laborers.
"The novel romanticizes proletarian struggle in the industrial city."
noun
1
A member of the working class who earns a living through labor rather than owning capital.
"The pamphlet called on every proletarian to join the strike."
How to use proletarian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to (or a member of) the working class, especially in Marxist political theory.
Common pairings
proletarian class
proletarian revolution
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Word forms
- Plural
- proletarians
- Comparative
- more proletarian
- Superlative
- most proletarian
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Etymology
From Latin proletarius, originally "a citizen too poor to contribute anything but children" to the state.
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Rhymes for proletarian
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What does “proletarian” mean?
The word “proletarian” means relating to the working class, especially wage laborers. In plain terms, relating to (or a member of) the working class, especially in Marxist political theory.
How do you pronounce “proletarian”?
“Proletarian” is pronounced proh-lih-TEH-uh-ree-uhn (/ˌpɹoʊ.lɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “proletarian” in a sentence?
Here is “proletarian” used in a sentence: “The novel romanticizes proletarian struggle in the industrial city.”
What part of speech is “proletarian”?
Depending on how it is used, “proletarian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “proletarian” come from?
The word “proletarian” comes from Latin. From Latin proletarius, originally "a citizen too poor to contribute anything but children" to the state.
Is “proletarian” a common word?
“Proletarian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “proletarian” have?
“Proletarian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the working class, especially wage laborers.
