Definition of bourgeoisie
1
: middle class
members of the bourgeoisie
also plural in construction
: members of the middle class
how the bourgeoisie are represented in the novel
2
: a class or group of people with social behavior and political views held to be influenced by private-property interest : a social order dominated by capitalists or bourgeois (see bourgeois entry 2 sense 2)
Test Your Vocabulary
Eponyms: Words Named After People
-
- What is the best definition of boycott?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share bourgeoisie
Time Traveler for bourgeoisie
The first known use of bourgeoisie was in 1774
See more words from the same year