1. The social class of people who own or control the means of production; the middle class in capitalist societies
The bourgeoisie played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution.
A burguesia desempenhou um papel crucial na Revolução Industrial.
2. In Marxist theory, the class that exploits the working class (proletariat)
Marx criticized the bourgeoisie for their exploitation of workers.
Marx criticou a burguesia pela exploração dos trabalhadores.
3. The attitudes, values, or lifestyle associated with the middle class, often implying materialism or conventionality
The artist rejected bourgeois values and lived an unconventional life.
O artista rejeitou os valores da burguesia e viveu uma vida pouco convencional.