Proletariat

Pronunciation: /ˌproʊ.ləˈtɛər.i.ət/

Definitions of proletariat

noun The working class; the social class consisting of people who earn a living through manual labor

Example Sentences

A1 The proletariat is the working class in society.

A2 The proletariat struggled for better working conditions.

B1 The proletariat played a key role in the labor movement.

B2 The proletariat's demands for fair wages were met after a long strike.

C1 The proletariat's consciousness of their class interests led to social change.

C2 The proletariat's solidarity with other oppressed groups strengthened their movement.

Examples of proletariat in a Sentence

formal The proletariat is often referred to as the working class in a capitalist society.

informal The proletariat are the blue-collar workers who keep the economy running.

slang The proles are the backbone of society, man.

figurative In the chess game of society, the proletariat are the pawns.

Grammatical Forms of proletariat

• plural: proletariats
• comparative: more proletariat
• superlative: most proletariat
• present tense: proletariat
• future tense: will be proletariat
• perfect tense: has been proletariat
• continuous tense: is being proletariat
• singular: proletariat
• positive degree: proletariat
• infinitive: to be proletariat
• gerund: proletariating
• participle: proletariated

Origin and Evolution of proletariat

First Known Use: 1852 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'proletariat' originated in ancient Rome, referring to the lowest class of Roman citizens who owned no property and were only able to contribute to society through having children.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'proletariat' has come to be associated with the working class in Marxist theory, representing those who do not own the means of production and must sell their labor power to survive.