A member of the middle class, typically characterized by a concern for material wealth and conventional respectability.
The bourgeois were often seen as the backbone of the industrial economy.
A person whose political, economic, and social opinions are believed to be determined mainly by concern for property values and conventional respectability.
He was criticized for his bourgeois attitudes towards art and culture.
In Marxist theory, an owner of the means of production; a capitalist as opposed to a worker (proletarian).
Marx predicted that the proletariat would eventually overthrow the bourgeois.
bourgeoisadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Her bourgeois tastes were evident in her preference for designer brands and upscale dining.
Conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook, often associated with a focus on wealth and status.
His bourgeois mindset made him prioritize financial security over artistic pursuits.