La burgesia
Example: La burgesia va jugar un paper clau en la Revolució Industrial.
Definition
"La burgesia" refers to the social class that emerged in the late Middle Ages and became prominent during the Industrial Revolution, consisting of wealthy merchants, industrialists, and professionals who owned capital and means of production, playing a key role in economic and political developments.
Etymology
The term "la burgesia" originates from the Old French word 'burgeis,' meaning an inhabitant of a town, which itself comes from 'bourg,' meaning a town or market settlement. Did you know? The word reflects the shift from rural feudal society to urban capitalist society.
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