
Petty bourgeois
Social Class
Indicates a specific social and economic group often involved in small-scale commerce or ownership.
The petty bourgeois shop owners were prime targets for the new tax legislation.
Not Wealthy
Suggests modest wealth, neither poor nor rich, usually self-employed or owning small enterprises.
She prided herself on her petty bourgeois success, owning a little florist shop.
Cultural Context
Often used in a historical or political context to analyze class dynamics within society.
The revolution was sparked by the dissatisfaction of the petty bourgeois and workers alike.
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