Petit Bourgeois (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A member of the lower middle class.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

• The petit_bourgeois values of thriftiness and hard work were deeply ingrained in her family's culture.
• As a petit_bourgeois, he struggled to make ends meet, working multiple jobs to provide for his family.
• The petit_bourgeois neighborhood was characterized by small, modest homes and a strong sense of community.
• Her petit_bourgeois upbringing had instilled in her a strong work ethic and a desire for social mobility.
• The petit_bourgeois aspirations of the young couple were reflected in their desire to own a small business and a suburban home.

Hypernyms

• Burgher

Meaning ²

Lower middle class (shopkeepers and clerical staff etc.).

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Petite Bourgeoisie
• Petty Bourgeoisie

Hypernyms

• Bourgeoisie