Lumpenbourgeoisie
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lumpenbourgeoisie is a noun meaning (Marxism) A middle or upper class that supports colonial masters and has little collective self-awareness or economic base.
Meaning
(Marxism) A middle or upper class that supports colonial masters and has little collective self-awareness or economic base.
More Meanings
- (Marxism) The lowest stratum of the bourgeoisie, sometimes associated with illegal businesses.
Word Forms
- lumpenbourgeoisies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lumpenproletariat, bourgeoisie, lumpenism, bourgeois, embourgeoisement, neo-proletariat.
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