Meaning of the word proletariat in English
What does proletariat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
proletariat
US /ˌproʊ.ləˈter.i.ət/
UK /ˌprəʊ.lɪˈteə.ri.ət/
Noun
workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism)
Example:
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Marx believed that the proletariat would eventually rise up against the bourgeoisie.
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The industrial revolution created a massive urban proletariat.