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Definitions for petit bourgeois
pəˈti bʊərˈʒwɑ; ˈpɛt i ˈbʊər ʒwɑ; pəˈti bʊərˈʒwɑz; ˈpɛt i ˈbʊər ʒwɑzpe·tit bour·geois
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petit bourgeoisnoun
a member of the lower middle class
petit bourgeois, petite bourgeoisie, petty bourgeoisienoun
lower middle class (shopkeepers and clerical staff etc.)
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petit bourgeois
Petit bourgeois, derived from French, is a term used to describe a social group that belongs to the middle class or is lower middle class. Traditionally, it referred to individuals or families that were in small-scale commerce or trade, who were considered to have conservative values and materialistic goals. In contemporary context, it may also refer to people who aspire to higher social status, displaying characteristics commonly associated with the bourgeoisie despite their generally lower economic status. The term holds varying connotations, often negative, in different sociopolitical discussions.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of petit bourgeois in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of petit bourgeois in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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- چھوٹا بورژواUrdu
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