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Proletarian

/ˌpɹəʊ.lɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or relating to the proletariat..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Of or relating to the proletariat.
  2. A member of the proletariat.

Example Sentences

While the May 30th Movement is usually perceived by historians as essentially a Communist-instigated urban proletarian movement, in the suburban countryside in Xihua county the antiforeign struggle attracted a sizable number of peasants. Surprisingly, the Xihua boycott in Youth Village (qingnian cun) was organized in the name of a peasant organization, the Central Plain Peasant Association (Zhongyuan nongmin xiehui).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does proletarian mean?

Proletarian means Of or relating to the proletariat..

What is a synonym for proletarian?

Common synonyms include prole, worker, low-class, lower-class.

What is the opposite of proletarian?

Possible antonyms include plebeian, patrician.

How do you use proletarian in a sentence?

While the May 30th Movement is usually perceived by historians as essentially a Communist-instigated urban proletarian movement, in the suburban countryside in Xihua county the antiforeign struggle attracted a sizable number of peasants. Surprisingly, the Xihua boycott in Youth Village (qingnian cun) was organized in the name of a peasant organization, the Central Plain Peasant Association (Zhongyuan nongmin xiehui).

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