Meaning of the word "petite bourgeoisie" in English

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petite bourgeoisie

US /ˌpet.i ˌbʊr.ʒwɑːˈziː/
UK /ˌpet.i ˌbʊr.ʒwɑːˈziː/
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Noun

1.

the lower middle class, including small-scale merchants, artisans, and independent farmers

Example:
The novel explores the struggles of the petite bourgeoisie in a changing economic landscape.
The political party aimed to represent the interests of the petite bourgeoisie.
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