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BOURGEOIS

of, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class

The meaning of the word bourgeois is of, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class.

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bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
unassumingnot assuming : modest
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner