bourgeoisie

Meanings

• noun

  A social class of wealthy people who hold political and economic power in capitalist society.

  - "The bourgeoisie class emerged during the Industrial Revolution."
  - "The novel critiques the values of the bourgeoisie."
  - "The bourgeoisie controlled the means of production."

• noun

  The middle class in French society during the 18th and 19th centuries.

  - "The French Revolution saw the rise of the bourgeoisie."
  - "The bourgeoisie in France sought political power."
  - "The bourgeoisie in France were merchants and artisans."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of bourgeoisie that leads to same result
bourgeoisie , bourgeoisies , petite bourgeoisie , petite bourgeoisies , petty bourgeoisie , the bourgeoisie , the petite bourgeoisie

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Etymology

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Derived from the French term 'bourgeois' meaning inhabitant of a town, especially one who is not a member of the nobility.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bourgeoisie' was first used in the 15th century in France.

2. The bourgeoisie played a significant role in the French Revolution.

3. The term 'bourgeois' is also used as an adjective to describe things that are typical of the bourgeoisie, such as bourgeois values or bourgeois behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. capitalism: An economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by institutions such as banks and markets, where the means of production are controlled by private individuals or businesses, and where the goal is to maximize profits.

2. Industrial Revolution: A period of major industrialization and innovation, beginning in the late 18th century in Europe and the early 19th century in the United States, characterized by the transition to new manufacturing processes, new production methods, and new sources of power, such as steam power and electricity.

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Culture

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The bourgeoisie has been a significant social class in Western societies, particularly during the Industrial Revolution and the rise of capitalism. It has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music, often as a symbol of wealth, power, and materialism.

How to Memorize "bourgeoisie"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wealthy, powerful class of people in a capitalist society, often depicted in art and literature as wearing fine clothing and living in grand homes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bourgeoisie' with wealth, power, and materialism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym B-O-U-R-G-E-O-S-I-E to remember the definition: 'B' for 'Bourgeois' meaning inhabitant, 'O' for 'Occupation' of the middle class, 'U' for 'Urban' dwellers, 'R' for 'Rise' to power, 'G' for 'Gain' of wealth, 'E' for 'Economic' power, 'O' for 'Ownership' of means of production, 'S' for 'Social' class, and 'I' for 'Influence' on society.

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