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proprietariat

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pro·​pri·​e·​tar·​i·​at
plural -s

Definition of proprietariat

: the proprietorial class —opposed to proletariat

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History and Etymology for proprietariat

proprietary entry 2 + -at (as in proletariat)

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“Proprietariat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proprietariat. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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