bourgeois
|bour-geois|
🇺🇸
/ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/
🇬🇧
/ˈbʊəʒ.wɑː/
middle class
Etymology
'bourgeois' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'burgeis,' where 'bourg' meant 'town.'
'burgeis' transformed into the Middle English word 'burgeis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bourgeois.'
Initially, it meant 'town dweller,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'middle class.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the middle class.
The bourgeois were often criticized for their conservative views.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
His tastes were quite bourgeois, preferring comfort over style.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45