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bourgeoisie Synonyms
Another word for bourgeoisie
Choosing another word for bourgeoisie depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 middle class."
Strongest
middle class
Strong
burghers
• 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 capitalists and the working proletariat."
Strong
capitalists
ruling class
Opposites of bourgeoisie
The opposite of bourgeoisie shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
proletariat
working class
peasantry
aristocracy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bourgeoisie. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bourgeoisie