Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lumpenprole
Noun
/ˈlʌmpənˌproʊl/
Definition
A member of the lumpenproletariat, a term used to describe the underclass of society that is outside the traditional working class.
Examples
- Many members of the lumpenprole struggle to find stable work and often live in poverty.
- In literature, the lumpenprole may be depicted as a character who is disconnected from societal norms.
Meaning
The term refers to people who are often marginalized, impoverished, and lack stable employment or political consciousness.
Synonyms
- Underclass
- Proletariat
- Marginalized individuals
