Pronunciation: /proʊ.ləˈtɛri.ən/
noun a member of the working class
A1 The proletarian worked long hours in the factory.
A2 The proletarian struggled to make ends meet on their low wages.
B1 The proletarian class often faced exploitation by the bourgeoisie.
B2 The proletarian movement aimed to improve working conditions for all laborers.
C1 The proletarian revolution sought to overthrow the capitalist system.
C2 The proletarian uprising led to significant changes in the socio-political landscape.
adjective relating to the working class
A1 The proletarian workers were happy to receive a raise in their wages.
A2 The proletarian neighborhood was known for its strong sense of community.
B1 The proletarian movement fought for better working conditions for factory workers.
B2 The proletarian revolution aimed to overthrow the ruling class.
C1 The proletarian struggle against oppression has been a central theme in many historical movements.
C2 The proletarian literature of the early 20th century often depicted the hardships of working-class life.
formal The proletarian class is often associated with manual labor and industrial work.
informal My neighbor is a proletarian who works at the factory down the street.
slang Some people think being a proletarian means you have to work hard for little pay.
figurative In the world of art, the proletarian is often depicted as a symbol of the working class struggle.
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