bourgeoisie
noun/ˌbʊrʒwɑˈziː/
Frequency rank: #12,615 most common English word
Meaning
The middle class, especially the property-owning class in capitalist society, often associated with conventional or materialistic values.
Example sentence
The revolution was fueled by resentment toward the bourgeoisie and their control of wealth and property.
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