La burgesia
Example: La burgesia va tenir un paper clau en la Revolució Industrial.
Definition
"La burgesia" refers to the social class that emerged during the late Middle Ages and Industrial Revolution, composed primarily of merchants, industrialists, and professionals who held economic power but were not part of the nobility or clergy. They played a key role in economic and political changes.
Etymology
The term "la burgesia" originates from the Old French word 'burgeis,' meaning a town dweller or citizen. It evolved to describe the middle class who lived in towns or boroughs. Did you know? Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word 'burgus,' meaning a fortified town.
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