Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proletarianize

Verb

/ˌprəʊlɪˈtɛəriənaɪz/

Definition

To transform a group or individual into a member of the proletariat or working class.

Examples

Many factory jobs can proletarianize skilled workers, stripping them of their specialized status.
As societies modernize, there is a tendency to proletarianize traditional crafts.

Meaning

Proletarianize refers to the process of making someone or something characteristic of the working class, particularly in terms of economic status and social identity.