Bourgeois Definition & Meaning
bourgeois
- adjective
- (according to Marxist thought) being of the property- owning class and exploitive of the working class
- conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class; "a bourgeois mentality"
- belonging to the middle class
- noun
- a capitalist who engages in industrial commercial enterprise
- a member of the middle class
"Bourgeois" in song lyrics
See how bourgeois is used in real songs:
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"A Don Juan, Perignon, Antoine, bourgeois"
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five — King of the Streets -
"Whether you're high-class or rather bourgeois"
Treacherous Three f/ Spoonie Gee — New Rap Language -
"I'm raped for the grapes, profit for the bourgeois"
Rage Against the Machine — Without a Face
Words that rhyme with bourgeois
Usage tips for "bourgeois"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bourgeois" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bourgeois to find words that pair well.