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haute bourgeoisie

Syllabification: (haute bour·geoi·sie)
Pronunciation: /ˌōt bo͝oZHwäˈzē/

Definition of haute bourgeoisie

noun

(the haute bourgeoisie) [treated as singular or plural]
  • the upper middle class.

Origin:

late 19th century: French, literally 'high bourgeoisie'

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