bourgeois

/ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/adj
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1

Of or relating to the middle class (often derogatory), and their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.

2

Of or relating to the bourgeoisie, the third estate of the French Ancien Regime.

3

Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually derogatory) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.

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