bourgeoisie
nounfeminine/buɾɡɨˈziɐ/medium
bur·gue·si·a
Definition
The social class consisting of people with wealth, typically business or capital owners, distinct from the aristocracy and the proletariat.
The industrial bourgeoisie played a crucial role in the 19th century.
Their values reflected those of the petty bourgeoisie of the time.
Common collocations
high bourgeoisiepetty bourgeoisiebourgeois values
Etymology
Do francês "bourgeoisie", de "bourg" (burgo, cidade).