SINCE 1828
petit bourgeois
noun
pe·tit bourgeois
| \ pə-ˈtē-
, ˌpe-tē-\
, ˌpe-tē-\
Definition of petit bourgeois
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: a member of the petite bourgeoisie
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petit bourgeois
noun
English Language Learners Definition of petit bourgeois
often disapproving
: a member of the petite bourgeoisie
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