Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The lower middle class, including minor businesspeople, tradespeople, and craftworkers.
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- noun historical, 18th to 19th century the lower
middle class
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- noun lower middle class (shopkeepers and clerical staff etc.)
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[French petite-bourgeoisie : petite, feminine of petit, small + bourgeoisie, bourgeoisie.]
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From French
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