Bourgeoisie

== German == === Etymology === Unadapted borrowing from French bourgeoisie. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbʊʁʒo̯aˈziː/, /ˌbʊɐ̯-/ Rhymes: -iː === Noun === Bourgeoisie f (genitive Bourgeoisie, no plural) bourgeoisie, (upper) middle class Synonym: (wohlhabendes) Bürgertum ==== Usage notes ==== Bürgertum is more common and more neutral. Bourgeoisie has a Marxist ring to it. ==== Declension ==== === Further reading === “Bourgeoisie” in Duden online