haute bourgeoisie en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from French haute bourgeoisie.
Meanings
- (historical) The upper middle class in France.
- (Marxism) The bourgeoisie proper, the capitalist class.
- (Marxism) The upper layer of the bourgeoisie, as opposed to the moyenne or middle bourgeoisie, or the petite bourgeoisie.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| haute bourgeoisies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |