Bourgeoisie

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ËŒbʊəɹʒwɑˈzi/

Origin

Borrowing from fr bourgeoisie, from bourgeois ("a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate"), from bourgeois, “burghers”, i.e., inhabitants of towns.

Full definition of bourgeoisie

Noun

1. a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate
2. (Marxism) The capitalist class.

Derived terms

• haute bourgeoisie
• petite bourgeoisie
• petty bourgeoisie
• bourgie