petite bourgeoisie

pe·tite bour·geoi·sie

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Definitions of petite bourgeoisie words

noun petite bourgeoisie the portion of the bourgeoisie having the least wealth and lowest social status; the lower middle class. 1
noun petite bourgeoisie the section of the middle class with the lowest social status, generally composed of shopkeepers, lower clerical staff, etc 0
noun petite bourgeoisie that part of the bourgeoisie of lowest income or status, including small shopkeepers, routine office workers, etc.; the lower middle class 0

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

Borrowed into English from French around 1915-20

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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