Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proletariado
Noun
/proʊlɛˈtærɪədoʊ/
Definition
Proletariado refers to the social class that does not have ownership of the means of production and whose only means of subsistence is to sell their labor.
Examples
- The proletariado organized a strike to demand better working conditions.
- Many theorists believe that the proletariado will eventually rise against the bourgeoisie.
- In some countries, the proletariado plays a significant role in shaping political policies.
Meaning
In the context of political and economic theory, the proletariado represents the working class, particularly in Marxist thought, where they are seen as the revolutionary class destined to overthrow capitalism.
Synonyms
- Working class
- Labor class
- Blue-collar workers