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German
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French bourgeoisie.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌbʊʁʒo̯aˈziː/, /ˌbʊɐ̯-/
- Rhymes: -iː
Noun
Bourgeoisie f (genitive Bourgeoisie, no plural)
- bourgeoisie, (upper) middle class
- Synonym: (wohlhabendes) Bürgertum
Usage notes
- Bürgertum is more common and more neutral. Bourgeoisie has a Marxist ring to it.
Declension
Declension of Bourgeoisie
Further reading