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bourgeoisie (adjective)

The social class that is between the working class and the upper class, typically characterized by their ownership of property, conventional values, and focus on material wealth. In a political context, particularly Marxism, it refers specifically to the ruling class that owns the means of production in a capitalist society.

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"He criticized the bourgeoisie for their lack of concern regarding the plight of the poor."

🔗 Synonyms
middle class propertied class capitalist class middle-income group the establishment
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