showing disapprovalthe middle class, especially when they are thought of as being too interested in money and possessions and in being socially respected: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
Synonyms and related words
People from the middle classes
the squeezed middle
the bourgeoisie
Middle England
2
the class of people who are educated and own property, according to Marxist ideas: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
Synonyms and related words
Social class and attitudes to class
above your station
background
beginnings
the bourgeoisie
noun singular
US /ˌbʊrʒwɑˈzi/
Other entries for this word
the petite bourgeoisienoun
the petty bourgeoisienoun
DEFINITIONS2
1
showing disapprovalthe middle class, especially when they are thought of as being too interested in money and possessions and in being socially respected
Synonyms and related words
People from the middle classes
the squeezed middle
the bourgeoisie
Middle America
2
the class of people who are educated and own property, according to Marxist ideas