Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bourgeois

Adjective

/ˈbʊəʒwɑː/

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

Examples

The bourgeois lifestyle often emphasizes homeownership and consumer goods.
His bourgeois attitudes were evident in his disdain for artistic poverty.
The novel critiques the bourgeois values of the characters who prioritize wealth and status.

Meaning

The term describes the social class that is primarily associated with the ownership of capital and the means of production, as well as a focus on property ownership and investment.