noun
Meaning 1
The upper middle class in France.
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Usage: historical
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Phrase guide
haute bourgeoisie
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noun
Meaning 2
The bourgeoisie proper, the capitalist class.
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Usage: Marxism
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Antonyms: petite bourgeoisie, petty bourgeoisie
noun
Meaning 3
The upper layer of the bourgeoisie, as opposed to the moyenne or middle bourgeoisie, or the petite bourgeoisie.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Marxism
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from French haute bourgeoisie.