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petite bourgeoisie

that part of the bourgeoisie of lowest income or status, including small shopkeepers, routine office workers, etc.; the lower middle class

Origin: Fr

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noun

The lower middle class, including minor businesspeople, tradespeople, and craftworkers.

Origin:

Origin: French petite-bourgeoisie

Origin: : petite

Origin: , feminine of petit, small

Origin: + bourgeoisie, bourgeoisie

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