bourgeoisie

Noun

Meaning

The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

middle class bourgeois mass gentry babbitt people public crowd masses nobility capitalist populace mob multitude herd
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Antonyms

commons highness gentry government population common
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Hypernyms

class stratum social class socio-economic class

Hyponyms

petit bourgeois petty bourgeoisie petite bourgeoisie

Phrases with the word

haute bourgeoisie urban bourgeoisie new bourgeoisie

Examples

AD 1500), under régimes of the early national monarchies of Western Europe, the bourgeoisie acted in self-interest, and politically supported the king or the queen against the legal and financial disorder caused by the greed of the feudal lords. Source: Internet

Any assumption of legitimate political power (government and rule) by the bourgeoisie represented a fascist loss of totalitarian state power for social control through political unity—one people, one nation, one leader. Source: Internet

At the same time, they state that bourgeois, masculine tastes are frequently reinforced, which makes cult films more of an internal conflict within the bourgeoisie, rather than a rebellion against it. Source: Internet

Because racial tensions did not rise to the same levels as those in the United States, criticism was focused more toward bourgeoisie, power, religion, and songs defending liberty of thought, speech and action. Source: Internet

Both bourgeoisie and nobility in the 15th and 16th century showed great fascination with these arts, which exerted an exotic charm by their ascription to Arabic, Jewish, Gypsy, and Egyptian sources, and the popularity of white magic increased. Source: Internet

Devine, T. M. (1999), The Scottish Nation 1700–2000, P.288–289, ISBN 0-14-023004-1 "created a new and powerful local state run by the Scottish bourgeoisie and reflecting their political and religious values. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bourgeois bourgeois taste bourgeoise bourgeoisification bourgeoisify bourgeoisitic