bourgeoisie

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From French bourgeois (a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate), from bourgeois, “burghers”, i.e., inhabitants of towns.

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bourgeoisie (uncountable)

  1. a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate
  2. (Marxism) The capitalist class.

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From bourgeois +‎ -ie

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  • IPA: /buʁ.ʒwa.zi/, SAMPA: /buR.Zwa.zi/

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bourgeoisie f. (plural bourgeoisies)

  1. bourgeoisie.
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