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bourgeois
nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/buɾ.ˈɣweʃ/bur·guês
Definition
1Relating 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