German

Noun

Bourgeoisie f ‎(genitive Bourgeoisie, no plural)

1. bourgeoisie, middle class

Usage notes

The synonym Bürgertum is more common and more neutral. Bourgeoisie has a Marxist ring to it.

Synonyms

• Bürgertum

English

Noun

bourgeoisie ‎(countable and uncountable, plural bourgeoisies)

1. (historical) A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate.
2. (Marxism) The capitalist class.

Derived terms

Translations

French

Etymology

From bourgeois +‎ -ie

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /buʁ.ʒwa.zi/

Noun

bourgeoisie f ‎(plural bourgeoisies)

1. bourgeoisie.

Descendants

• German: Bourgeoisie