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bourgeoisie Antonyms
Opposite of bourgeoisie
Because the opposite of bourgeoisie shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Usage Example
"The novel satirizes the comfortable lifestyle and rigid social expectations of the nineteenth-century Parisian proletariat."
Strongest
proletariat
working class
Strong
aristocracy
peasantry
• noun (Context 2)
In Marxist theory, the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and the means of production.
Usage Example
"According to Marxist theory, historical progress is driven by the economic struggle between the ruling proletariat and the working proletariat."
Strongest
proletariat
working class
Similar words to bourgeoisie
Words similar to bourgeoisie shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
middle class
capitalists
ruling class
burghers
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bourgeoisie. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bourgeoisie