BOURGEOISIE

Etymology

Noun

bourgeoisie (countable and uncountable, plural bourgeoisies)

(historical) A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate.

(Marxism) The capitalist class.

Source: Wiktionary


Bour*geoi*sie", n. Etym: [F.]

Definition: The French middle class, particularly such as are concerned in, or dependent on, trade.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CRITICAL

(adjective) characterized by careful evaluation and judgment; “a critical reading”; “a critical dissertation”; “a critical analysis of Melville’s writings”


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