Meanings
nounhaute bourgeoisie (plural haute bourgeoisies)
plural haute bourgeoisies
- historicalThe upper middle class in France.
- MarxismThe upper layer of the bourgeoisie, as opposed to the moyenne or middle bourgeoisie, or the petite bourgeoisie.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe bourgeoisie proper, the capitalist class.
Also see
Origin
- Frenchhaute bourgeoisie
- Englishhaute bourgeoisie
Borrowed from French haute bourgeoisie.
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