La bourgeoisie
Example: La bourgeoisie a joué un rôle important dans la Révolution française.
Definition
"La bourgeoisie" refers to the social class that historically owned the means of production and held economic power, typically positioned between the aristocracy and the working class. It played a significant role in political and economic changes, such as during the French Revolution.
Etymology
The term "la bourgeoisie" originates from the Old French word 'burgeis,' meaning an inhabitant of a town or borough. Over time, it came to describe the urban middle class involved in commerce and industry, distinct from both peasants and nobility.
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