noun
Meaning 1
Synonym of petite bourgeoisie.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Marxism
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: petite bourgeoisie
Antonyms: haute bourgeoisie
Phrase guide
petty bourgeoisie
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noun
Meaning 2
lower middle class (shopkeepers and clerical staff etc.)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: petit bourgeois, petite bourgeoisie
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: middle class, bourgeoisie
History
Etymology
Anglicization of French petite bourgeoisie.