Bourgeois

usgb/ˌbʊrˈʒwɑː,ˈbʊrʒwɑː/
adjective

Belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

He came from a bourgeois family and grew up with comfort and security.
Visual representation of "bourgeois" - Belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
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Material Focus

Used negatively to describe people overly focused on wealth and possessions.

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Their bourgeois concerns reduced everything to profit margins.
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Conventional Attitude

Indicates typical middle-class attitudes, avoiding anything deemed radical or unorthodox.

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Their bourgeois mindset favored traditional family values.
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