Lumpen (adjective)

  1. Of or relating to the lowest class of people, especially those who are seen as lazy, criminal or uneducated.
  2. Describing a person who is seen as being part of the lowest class of society, typically characterized by laziness, criminal behavior or lack of education.

Origin:

From the german word "lumpenproletariat" meaning the lowest class of people.

Examples:

  1. The lumpenproletariat were the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society.
  2. He was labeled as a lumpen for his criminal behavior.
  3. The lumpen workers were seen as lazy and uneducated.
  4. The lumpen were not considered to be part of the working class.
  5. The lumpen were ignored by society.
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