bourgeois
/bʊɹʒˈwɑː/ adjective C1- Of or relating to the middle class (often derogatory), and their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values. · bourgeois opinion
- Of or relating to the bourgeoisie, the third estate of the French Ancien Regime.
- Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually derogatory) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.
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There is as much difference to my eyes between the leaded bourgeois type of a Times article and the slovenly print of an evening half-penny paper as there could be between your negro and your Esquimau.
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