bourgeois

Word Type: Noun

Definition

A member of the middle class, especially one perceived as materialistic or conventional (tư sản, trung lưu).

Example

  • “The novel critiques the values of the bourgeois class and their obsession with wealth.”
  • “He was raised in a bourgeois family and always aspired to climb the social ladder.”
  • “Her lifestyle seemed bourgeois, with a focus on luxury and comfort.”
  • “The artist rejected bourgeois ideals and embraced a more bohemian lifestyle.”
  • “They were criticized for their bourgeois attitude towards politics and society.”