bourgeoisie

French

noun
Definitions
  • bourgeoisie

Etymology

Inherited from Old French bourgesie suf from French bourgeois (a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate).

Origin

French

bourgeois

Gloss

a class of citizens who were wealthier members of the Third Estate

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