Pronunciation: /θɝd ˈɛsteɪt/
noun a class or order of society constituted by commoners, especially outside the clergy and the aristocracy
A1 The third estate was made up of commoners in French society.
A2 During the French Revolution, the third estate demanded more representation in government.
B1 The third estate played a crucial role in the overthrow of the monarchy in France.
B2 The third estate's grievances led to the convening of the Estates-General in 1789.
C1 The third estate's demands for equality and representation ultimately sparked the French Revolution.
C2 The third estate's struggle for political power and rights was a key factor in shaping modern democracy.
formal In feudal France, the third estate consisted of commoners who were not part of the clergy or nobility.
informal The third estate was made up of regular people like farmers, merchants, and artisans.
slang Back in the day, the third estate was basically the 'working class' of France.
figurative The third estate symbolized the majority of the population who were often marginalized by the elite classes.
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