English Explanatory Dictionary

bourgeoisie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate.
  2. The capitalist class.

Pronunciation

/ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ En-ca-bourgeoisie.oga

Word forms

bourgeoisie bourgeoisies

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French bourgeoisie, from bourgeois (“a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate”), from bourgeois, “burghers”, i.e., townspeople.

Derived words

booboisie bougie bourgeoisitic bourgie dictatorship of the bourgeoisie épater la bourgeoisie haute bourgeoisie hipoisie narcobourgeoisie national bourgeoisie comprador bourgeoisie petite bourgeoisie petty bourgeoisie red bourgeoisie schmooseoisie
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