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Term: Proletariat

Description:

The term "proletariat" refers to the social class comprising wage workers who do not own the means of production and depend on selling their labor for income. Historically, the proletariat formed the working class in capitalist societies. The concept is closely associated with Marxist theories of class struggle.

Senses:

• Noun: The proletariat, the working class as a whole.
• Noun: An individual belonging to the proletariat, a member of the working class.

Sample Sentences:

1. The proletariat fought for labor rights during the industrial revolution.

2. As a proletarian, Maria struggled to make ends meet.

3. Capitalism perpetuates the division between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat.

Possible Related Products:

Marxist Theories of Class Struggle

Labor Rights History