Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French bourgeoisie, from bourgeois (a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate, from bourgeois (burghers), i.e., townspeople.
Noun
bourgeoisie (usually uncountable, plural bourgeoisies)
- (historical) A class of citizens who were wealthier members of the third estate.
- (Marxism) The capitalist class.
Derived terms
- bougie
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