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/ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ · noun
(historical) A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate..
For quotations using this term, see Citations:bourgeoisie.
Use bourgeoisie when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Bourgeoisie means (historical) A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate..
Common synonyms include middle class.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:bourgeoisie.
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