Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Nonproletariat

👉 The term "nonproletariat" in the context of Marxist theory refers to a class that is not considered part of the bourgeoisie, which are typically defined as the capitalist class. This means that the proletariat and other classes like peasants, artisans, and other laborers fall into this category. The nonproletariat includes both the working-class people and those who work for them, but excludes the bourgeoisie itself. The term was coined by Karl Marx in his famous 1867 essay "

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