Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lumpen
adjective
/ˈlʌmpən/
Definition
Referring to a segment of society that is socially marginalized or economically disadvantaged.
Examples
- The lumpen class in the city faces various challenges due to economic inequality.
- His experiences growing up in a lumpen neighborhood shaped his worldview.
- She wrote a book highlighting the struggles of the lumpen population in urban areas.
Meaning
The term often describes a group of people who are outside the mainstream of society, often lacking in education or social mobility.
Synonyms
- underclass
- proletariat
- marginalized
- outsider
