lumpenbourgeoisie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A middle or upper class that supports colonial masters and has little collective self-awareness or economic base.
  2. The lowest stratum of the bourgeoisie, sometimes associated with illegal businesses.

Word forms

lumpenbourgeoisie lumpenbourgeoisies

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