Petty bourgeois

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Social Class

Indicates a specific social and economic group often involved in small-scale commerce or ownership.

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The petty bourgeois shop owners were prime targets for the new tax legislation.

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Not Wealthy

Suggests modest wealth, neither poor nor rich, usually self-employed or owning small enterprises.

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She prided herself on her petty bourgeois success, owning a little florist shop.

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Cultural Context

Often used in a historical or political context to analyze class dynamics within society.

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The revolution was sparked by the dissatisfaction of the petty bourgeois and workers alike.

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