Bourgeois
(adjective)
- Relating to the middle class, typically in terms of values, lifestyle, or attitude.
- Conventional or materialistic, often with negative connotations.
Origin:
The word bourgeois comes from the french word "bourgeois" which means a member of the middle class. it refers to being related to the middle class, typically in terms of values, lifestyle, or attitude.
Examples:
- He led a bourgeois life, with a comfortable home and a steady job.
- The novel was criticized for its bourgeois values.
- The artist rejected the bourgeois lifestyle.
- The movie was criticized for its bourgeois representation of the working class.
- The party was attended by a mix of bohemian and bourgeois guests.