bourgeois
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Definition & Meaning of "bourgeois"in English

Bourgeois
01

someone who belongs to the middle class and is often seen as having conventional or materialistic attitudes

Examples
The bourgeois often seek stability and comfort in their lives, prioritizing security over risk.
02

the capitalist class who own businesses and exploit workers for profit, according to Marxist theory

Examples
The bourgeois amassed wealth through the exploitation of workers, leading to significant economic inequality.
bourgeois
01

belonging to the wealthy property-owning class that profits from and exploits the working class, as described in Marxist theory

Examples
The strike was seen as a challenge to the bourgeois elite controlling the factories.
02

relating to the middle class, especially in terms of conventional values, materialism, or social respectability

Examples
His taste in decor was thoroughly bourgeois — neat, safe, and predictable.
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