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bourgeoisie

Verified French in English Society & ideas
bourgeoisie
bourgeoisie

Definition

The middle class collectively, especially in political writing.

From French bourgeoisie.

Merriam-Webster records 1774 for this headword. The date refers to the dictionary’s recorded sense, which may differ from the meaning illustrated here. See the dictionary entry.

Example of use

The essay discusses the rise of the bourgeoisie.

Historical attestation

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bourgeoisie

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