bourgeois
/ˈbʊərʒwɑː/
bour · geois
ˈbʊər · ʒwɑː
English Definition
adj. middle-class; conventional; materialistic
Significado en Español
burgués
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
French “bourgeoisie”, bour (castle) → middle class, bourgeois.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “bourgeois”.
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A
Wealthy
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B
Ordinary
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C
Middle-class
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D
Aristocratic
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C — Middle-class.
“bourgeois” means adj. middle-class; conventional; materialistic
Common questions about “bourgeois”
What does “bourgeois” mean?
bourgeois — adj. middle-class; conventional; materialistic. In Chinese: 中产阶级的，小资产阶级的.
How do you pronounce “bourgeois”?
bourgeois is pronounced /ˈbʊərʒwɑː/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bour · geois.
Is “bourgeois” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. bourgeois appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “bourgeois”?
French “bourgeoisie”, bour (castle) → middle class, bourgeois.
