proletariat
noun/ˌproʊlɪˈtɛriæt/
Frequency rank: #13,363 most common English word
Meaning
The class of ordinary working people who earn wages through manual or industrial labor.
Example sentence
The revolution was led by members of the proletariat, who demanded better wages and working conditions.
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