porvaristo

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • bourgeoisie the bourgeois as a social class
  • (marxism) bourgeoisie the owners of capital, the capitalists

Etymology

Affix from Finnish porvari (burgher, bourgeois person).

Origin

Finnish

porvari

Gloss

burgher, bourgeois person

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