Meanings
nounlumpenbourgeoisie (countable and uncountable, plural lumpenbourgeoisies)
plural lumpenbourgeoisies
- MarxismcountableuncountableA middle or upper class that supports colonial masters and has little collective self-awareness or economic base.
- MarxismcountableuncountableThe lowest stratum of the bourgeoisie, sometimes associated with illegal businesses.
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