bourgeoisie
Example Sentences
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Not for him were the depictions of the lives and leisure of the wealthy or the bourgeoisie favored by Renoir, Cassatt and Morisot.
"The ideological and cultural penetration under the colourful coloured signboard of the bourgeoisie is even more dangerous than enemies who are taking guns," the article read.
From BBC
“The bourgeoisie wouldn’t let him get through,” he said.
From New York Times
As the opinionated bourgeoisie rambles on, we discern a parallel universe, that of the silent help that wander the property as nearly imperceptible ghosts.
From Los Angeles Times
Whiffs of Studio 54 and the bourgeoisie and the cartoon jock all mix-mashed together in the kooky, inclusive extravaganza that is Mr. Michele’s signature.
From New York Times
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