Bourgeois
/ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts9 letters
Definition of Bourgeois
noun
- (usually in the plural) The middle class.
- An individual member of the middle class.
- (usually derogatory) A person of any class with bourgeois (i.e., overly conventional and materialistic) values and attitudes.
- (history) An individual member of the bourgeoisie, the third estate of the French Ancien Regime.
- A capitalist, (usually derogatory) an exploiter of the proletariat.
adjective
- Of or relating to the middle class, their presumed overly conventional, conservative, and materialistic values.
"bourgeois opinion"
- Of or relating to the bourgeoisie, the third estate of the French Ancien Regime.
- Of or relating to the capitalist class, (usually derogatory) the capitalist exploitation of the proletariat.
Anagrams of Bourgeois
No exact anagrams found for "bourgeois". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
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Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Bourgeois
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Bourgeois"
Bourgeois is a 9-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Bourgeois" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bourgeois" is a medium-scoring word.