petty bourgeoisie

/ˌˈpɛdi ˈbʊrˈʒwɑˌzi/
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Definitions of petty bourgeoisie
  1. noun
    lower middle class (shopkeepers and clerical staff etc.)
    synonyms: petit bourgeois, petite bourgeoisie
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    type of:
    bourgeoisie, middle class
    the social class between the lower and upper classes
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