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bourgeois

nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/buɾ.ˈɣweʃ/bur·guês

Definition

1

Relating to the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

Usage examples

The bourgeois society of the 19th century valued stability and property.
His bourgeois aspirations were evident in his desire for a large house.

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bourgeois classbourgeois valuespetty bourgeois